“Philip said to Him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how do you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me?
“The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works. Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me; otherwise believe on account of the works themselves.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” John 14:8-13
“A person can express all the right sentiments about Jesus Christ, sing the right songs, go to the right church and use the right vocabulary, but unless they are living on God’s terms, where He has issued the ‘ticket’ and the right conditions have been met (acknowledge of responsibility for choosing sin and now choosing Christ to save them from that sin and walk in His light into the future), they will have a Christianity that just won’t work. They will discover that when they want to ‘fly’, the ticket will bounce at the check-in desk! There will be no power in their lives, no consciousness of God, the Bible will remain dry, prayer will be a chore, and on one will ever see a living God being active in their lives.”*
Please take extra time with the prayer list today and please send me some updates. I realise the list is growing long and is sometimes repetitive, but many need our prayers today!
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: For Cucuawe, whose 17 year old daughter (we prayed for before when she disappeared from her home and she was found and returned home to a normal life). She was just found dead. The family is reeling with shock and grief. For Deborah, whose mother was just diagnosed with a fast-acting and unexpected cancer and now has little time to discover her need for Christ. For my brother, Tim, who will have some challenging surgery on 21 of November. For those affected by the failure of MF Global funds & Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart. Adam who is investigating a cult. Scott, as he struggles and grows.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Paul finally found a job after two years of searching! For Reg and his ministry, that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways. For the Lord showing me light bulb ways to get through dark places. For David, Tim, Barb and PJ for their unexpected and gracious support. For Deepak, Annette, Antoine and Bill for their unexpected encouragement, that they are strong and take time to stay healthy.
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 and Losa with headaches, that their doctors will OK a new procedure for relief. Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis – a new life change for him. For Carlton. 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, especially with this surgery and no insurance. Pray he secures a disability pension with his coronary pulmonary artery disease. 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.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD: For those still 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: That Tim might find satisfying work. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia. I need a new project urgently.
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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