Your Orchard

“Therefore bring forth fruits in keeping with repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father, for I say to you that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.  And also the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’

“And the multitude were questioning him, saying, ‘Then what shall we do?’  And he would answer and say to them, ‘Let the man who has two tunics share with him who has none; and let him who has food do likewise.’” Luke 3:8

“Repentance must express itself in changed behaviour patterns.  John was specific about this.  Luke records three groups of people who ask him how they could produce fruit in keeping with repentance, the crowd, the tax collectors, and then some soldiers. “*

You can sometimes change your outward behaviour to look like your heart has changed but it shows through over time.  You can change your heart attitude and it too makes changes...in how you choose to behave.  It then becomes fruit in your orchard of faith.

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 is needing 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.  I put in a proposal for a long-term project yesterday and have several meetings next week (thank you for your prayers).

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