“Then the Lord said, ‘Because this people draw near with their words and honour Me with their lip service, but they remove their hearts far from Me, and their reverence for Me consists of tradition learned by rote, therefore behold, I will once again deal marvellously with this people, wondrously marvellous; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be concealed. Woe to those who deeply hide their plans from the Lord, and whose deeds are done in a dark place, and they say, ‘Who sees us?’ or ‘Who knows us?’ You turn things around! Shall the potter be considered as EQUAL with the clay, that what is made should say to its maker, ‘He did not make me.’; or what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘He has no understanding.” Isaiah 29:13-16
“What do we mean when we speak of the ‘Lordship of Christ’ in our lives? We are not talking about a relationship where there are no tensions, everything is well and we are approaching something akin to sinlessness! We are not even talking about being filled with the Holy Spirit, as though that were a synonym for knowing Christ as Lord. We ARE talking about an understanding of Him that leads to an ATTITUDE TOWARDS Him.”*
The key is heart attitude when it comes to Lordship of Christ...and that is your choice moment by moment!
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene
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 and his family, recovering from the death of their 17 year old daughter. For Deborah, whose mother was just diagnosed with a fast-acting and unexpected cancer, that her mother will come to Christ. For, Tim, my brother’s surgery, now scheduled for 28 November.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Adrian has been given an appointment with an orthopaedic specialist for his deteriorating spine. For Reg and his ministry, that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways. 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. 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. Pray for David K that his path forward is filled with faith. For Jen, for the hope of her future. 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.
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.
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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