“Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, ‘If you abode in My Word, then you are truly disciples of mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.’” John 8:31-32
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.’” John 14:6
“These things Jesus spoke; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, ‘Father the hour has come; glorify Thy Son, that the Son may glorify Thee, even as Thou gavest Him authority over all mankind, that to all whom Thou has given Him, He may give eternal life. ’And this is eternal life, that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.’” John 17:1-3
“The Christian life is more than knowing truths; it is knowing God. And the depth and reality of our experience is related directly to how well we know Him. In fact, every facet of the Christian life grows out of knowledge of God. – Eternal life is not a substance, it is a Person, and it is enjoyed by KNOWING the Person. It is knowing God and knowing Christ.”*
They say “the devil is in the details”...perhaps there’s more to that statement than we realise. Sometimes we focus too much on the details and rituals and traditions and a check list of stuff that “shows” we are a good Christian, when looking around with compassion as our motivator, as Christ our example did, is what it is about -- living our lives in His footsteps, not someone elses!
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.)
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. Paul has resigned from his job and will need employment again. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia. I still need a new project.
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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