“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, ‘Rulers and elders of the people, if we are on trial today for a benefit done to a sick man, as to how this man has been made well, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead – by this name this man stands here before you in good health.
“He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the very corner stone. And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved.’” Acts 4:8-12
“A person needs to become a Christian not because of the needs in their life, but because Jesus Christ is true, and He is Lord. If we only preach the Gospel because it works, we compete with a thousand other things that may claim to work. If we preach Christ only because He meets needs, we have nothing to say to people whose lives are relatively trouble free and feel able to handle the problems themselves. The Gospel is important because it is true.”*
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: Deborah’s mother passed away yesterday, pray for the family and especially for Deborah.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Tim’s surgery was successful. He’s home and still in a lot of pain, please pray for him and Barb during this time. For Cucuawe and his family, recovering from the death of their 17 year old daughter. Adrian has seen an orthopaedic specialist for his deteriorating spine, yesterday. He’s in much pain and needs encouragement. For Reg and his ministry, that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways. I got a small project yesterday.
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.
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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