“’But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. And all the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and He will put the sheep on His right and the goats on the left.
“’Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
“’For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you invited Me in; naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.’” Matthew 25:31-36
“The best indication of our true attitude towards God is found in our attitude towards people. On Judgment Day the Bible makes no mention of people being asked about their ‘beliefs’, but it speaks entirely of people being asked about their behaviour, always their behaviour toward other people and particularly towards those less privileged then themselves. We cannot escape that!
“Not that those good works have been the cause of salvation, but they are the EFFECT of salvation and the quality of our salvation is expressed in its effectiveness.”*
What would Jesus do if He met each person you will meet today to make a difference in their lives? We can be like Johnny Appleseed and plant seeds everywhere we are or not and always be an example of the power of Christ in our own lives.
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! I need more of you to send updates please!
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: Galdor’s mother passed away last week and he has a significant job interview he needs to get through. Kent’s mother has Alzheimer’s and cancer in her nasal passages – she is just starting radiation, but is very frail. Blacky needs hope during a very difficult time. Please pray he finds employment.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Adrian is doing better and desperately needs a healthy place to live.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Tim, my little brother, struggling with Cardio Pulmonary Artery Disease, needs financial help, especially with no insurance for his illness. Pray he secures a disability pension. For Michael C, with his own health concerns & for his wife, Diane, as his mother is fading away with Alzheimer’s and ill health. David still needs prayer for his health, but is doing better. 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 Audley’s ability to travel for work). 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, 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. Please pray for Freddie and Deepak as they struggle through some challenges. .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. Adam who is investigating a cult that is filling many unmet needs for him. Scott, for strength as he struggles and grows. For David K, that his path forward is filled with faith. Isaias (health, strength and family safety as he continues 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 K who resigned from his job and is setting up a consultancy. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia.
NOTE: (I will be sending a separate email asking your opinion about publishing on Kindle soon. It would be very helpful to hear from you in response, please.))
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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