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“Thus says the Lord, ‘Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you shall find rest for your souls.’  But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.”  And I set watchmen over you, saying, ‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’  But they said, ‘We will not listen!’” Jeremiah 6:16-17

“The basic idea is that if it is something they don’t like, God probably will, and if it is something they do like, God probably won’t.”*

When someone is a pre-Christians, one of the great fears they have is that they will have to change who they are, what they do, where they go, etc.  This may delay their willingness to surrender and make a commitment to Christ.  They get this idea, by the way, from Christians. 

For those of us who are Christians, sometimes, some of us retain this fear and this results in a frustrated, unfulfilled Christian life that seems empty.  But watch the next few days for the answer!

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene  

PS:  The technical difficulties that began months ago, continue.  I’m preparing a new way to send these to you and it takes far longer now to get them out.  ((The number of people who request this has grown to where sending the lists (even in smaller group lists) results in them being treated like SPAM; with an ongoing threat that I will not be able to have access through my Internet Service Provider.)

PPS: 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 and her father committed suicide.  Please pray for Deborah and her son Michael.  The family is reeling with all that has happened!

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Thanks for the reminder of the Lord’s sacrificial birth and for another New Year to walk more closely with Him.  For Tim (brother) who has made a full recovery.  For Michael C who is recovering well.  Adrian is doing better.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  David still needs prayer for his health.  Tim B and Losa with headaches, that their doctors will OK a new procedure for relief.  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:  For Cucuawe and his family, growing stronger after the death of their 17 year old daughter.  For Reg and his ministry, that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Tim (my brother) needs financial help, especially with this surgery and no insurance.  Pray he secures a disability pension with his coronary pulmonary artery disease.  Adam who is investigating a cult.  Scott, as he struggles and grows.  For David K that his path forward is filled with faith.  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 affected by the failure of MF Global funds.  .  For those still affected by the many natural disasters that have raged in many places over the last year, including:  Philippines, 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 still need a new project.

*Christ For Real by Charles Price