“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and whose trust is in the Lord. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes, but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit.” Jeremiah 17:5-8
“Therefore the role for which he [man in general] was created, were you to observe man in action, the way he went about his daily work, the way as a husband and father he would care for his family, the way a mother would bring up her children, the way employers would treat their employees, and employees respect and work for their employers, the way a person spent their money and their time, and the way they talked to their neighbour (and the way they talked ABOUT them), you would see what God was like.”
Interesting that God emphasised “trust in the Lord and the one whose trust is in the Lord”. I have a treasured book, by Jerry Bridges called “Trusting God”. A beautiful couple (Buddy & Susan Smith), who remain two of the most influential Christians in my life gave it to me, knowing my personal struggle with trust. What I have found is that I am not alone!
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene
PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?
For any of you who wonder if prayer is worth taking time for, just page back through previous entries and see the hand of our loving Father in action!
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: Day before yesterday my Internet Service Provider suspended my service for sending out “SPAM”. I spent about three hours with various people trying to get it back on. The result is that I have been threatened with complete denial of service if they ever catch me sending SPAM again. This was all done without human intervention by the way. Having sent this devotion out for over 12 years to those who “subscribe/ask to be put on the list”, I am concerned. I’m continuing to recreate the one mailing list that was lost and am unable to send out the email version until I can send it safely. Please pray that a solution is found. Until then I will post this on the blog site and hope for a timely solution.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Reg for his ministry and patience. For a new project that is in God’s hands.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David is “slowing down” now and the treatments that have been giving him a new lease on life are seen as too expensive. Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief. Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis – a new life change for him. For Carlton’s recovery from surgery. Gwen (13 year old) -- her headaches and attitude toward her mom. Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (please see her blog at this LINK. (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/) Wisdom for doctors caring for Tim, Doris, David, Poetry and Gary, Annette’s friend Sue.
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: Tim (my brother) is doing better but needs financial help. Pray he secures a disability pension with his coronary pulmonary artery disease. For Joep helping Yentl & Jacquelin. Pray for David K who just graduated, that his path forward is filled with faith. Pray that Adrian will have wisdom about his treatment. For Jen, for the hope of her future. For Susan in Bulgaria, struggling to provide for her husband and two children.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD: For those affected by the many natural disasters that have raged in many places over the last year, including: east coast of the USA from Hurricane Irene, Japan and New Zealand earthquakes. For Middle Eastern nations dealing with unprecedented internal conflicts. For the rest of the world to stay calm with regard to war, the economy and most of all for those who are believers, to pray and help others have peace during this time.
OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: For Carla to have good health, satisfying work and life balance. Help for Cris. Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA & REVIVAL for His children. For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: Paul needs work. That Tim might find satisfying work. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia.
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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