“The grass withers, the flower fades. But the Word of our God stands forever. Get yourself up on a high mountain, O Zion, bearer of good news, lift up your voice mightily, O Jerusalem, bearer of good news; lift it up and do not fear, say to the cities of Judah, ‘Here is your God!’
“Behold the Lord God will come with might, with His arm ruling for Him, Behold His reward is with Him, and His recompense before Him. Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, in His arm He will gather the lambs, and carry them in His bosom, He will gently lead the nursing ewes.” Isaiah 40:8-11
“But I reminded her that I had talked about how good and kind Jesus Christ was. – In contrast to Him, she was seeing her sin. This part of the Holy Spirit’s task, to make us aware of our sin by bringing into focus the Lord Jesus Christ whose quality of life we have come short of.”*
The reason Jesus came to earth was to demonstrate the immense, unexplainable depth of God’s love for you. His unlimited sacrifice of life for you -- of His care for the “smallest and most lost of God’s lambs, gives you reason to live for Him. The more we learn of Him, the easier it becomes to follow Him. That is why He left us His Word and the Holy Spirit in our hearts – so we keep getting to know Him.
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: Please pray for Deepak as he struggles through some challenges. Steve Barns for relief from great pain and depression For a solution for Audley and Beverly (she is a stroke survivor who remains physically challenged, unable to be left alone for long, limiting limits Audley’s ability to travel for work.). Please pray for Michael C, his mother is fading with Alzheimer’s and ill health.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Adrian is doing better. Will hear the results of the proposal this Friday’ should I get the work I will need wisdom and strength to manage this huge body of work.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David still needs prayer for his health. Adrian is still in a lot of pain and desperately needs a “healthy” place to live. Tim B and Losa with headaches, that their doctors will OK a new procedure for relief. For Carlton. Gwen (13 year old) -- 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: Deborah and her son Michael, who are recovering from the loss of her mother to cancer and her father to suicide. Cucuawe is recovering from the loss of his 17-year old daughter and his father-in-law to cancer. 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 that is filling many unmet needs for him. 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 still affected by the many natural, financial and political disasters in the past year. 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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