“But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, in order that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:4-10
“Let us face realistically that there is a cost to becoming and to being a Christian. We talk about salvation being ‘free, and this is wonderfully true, but only in a limited sense. It IS free in so far that we cannot purchase it or earn it, nor can we in any way bargain for salvation on the basis of our own goodness.
“In this regard, the Christian life is absolutely free and were it anything other than that we would be without hope. However in the ministry of Jesus Christ He never talked about salvation being free. He ALWAYS talked about it being costly.”*
We are saved, not to exercise our license to sin, but to a liberty to choose to be His example in this world to those who have not yet met Him.
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 and his family, whose 17 year old daughter was found dead, that they may find some sense in all this. For Deborah, whose mother was just diagnosed with a fast-acting and unexpected cancer and who 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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