“The Lord performs righteous deeds and judgments for all who are oppressed. He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and gracious; slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever.
“He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving kindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:6-13
“There are some vividly descriptive verses in the Bible which tell us what God does with our sin. He does not speak of our sin being removed as far as the north is from the south, but as far as the east is from the west. North and south are fixed points, east and west are not. – You could set off by air in a westerly direction and keep going right around the world coming back to the same spot from which you left without ever having to go east. East and west are non-existent points, and it is as far as these non-existent points are away from each other that God has removed our transgressions from us.”*
Some think the words of Scripture are pretty ordinary, and yet details just like this are what make studying His words fascinating and encouraging. We have four more ways God disposes of our sin in the next few devotions.
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene
PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY? I need more of you to send updates please! 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: ?
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: God has found a wonderful place for Adrian to live and even though his health is not good, at least now he will be able to sleep and rest – his move has exhausted him and he still needs some basics, but he is in. Kent’s mother is doing far better than expected after her surgery and is eating again. Blacky has found a work-study program (no pay, but internship) in his country and is very thankful!
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Paul NS is in hospital again. Adrian’s pain meds not working well. Tim (my little brother), feeling stronger but needs financial help, especially with no health insurance. 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 (a stroke survivor who is unable to be left alone for long. This limits Audley’s ability to travel for work). Tim B 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, Gary and 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. Galdor recovering from the loss of his mother and he needs to focus on securing a new job. Please pray for Deepak as he struggles through some challenges. For Reg and his ministry, that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways. An unspoken request for help from mounting fear and financial failure.
For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart. Adam who is becoming involved with a cult that is filling many unmet needs. 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 there. 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 and Blacky might find satisfying work. Paul K who resigned from his job and is setting up a consultancy.
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For Real
by Charles Price
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