“’These things I have spoken to you, while abiding with you.  But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.  Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.’” John 14:26

“’But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own imitative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.  He shall glorify Me; for He shall take of Mine, and shall disclose it to you.  All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said, that He takes of Mine, and will disclose it to you.’” John 16:13-15

“Although sometimes the Holy Spirit is described as being like wind or like fire (in fact both the Hebrew and the Greek word for ‘Spirit’ in the Old and New Testament is the same as the word for ‘wind’) we must not see Him as something but as someone.  He is a person. 

“The composite qualities of personality are the abilities to think, to feel and to decide.  That is to possess a mind, emotions and a will.  The Holy Spirit does not have a physical body, and neither does the Father but personality is not a physical attribute, it is a combination of three qualities.”*

The focus of our walk is not on the work or person of the Holy Spirit; the focus is to be thanksgiving for the grace of the Father toward us as individuals in providing a perfect sacrificial payment for our sins in Christ.  The Holy Spirit lives in our lives to keep Christ at the forefront of our thinking so we may accomplish the work Christ has left us to do:  grow more into the image of Christ and thereby witness/ testify about His work in our hearts, so others may seek and find Christ.

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:  That the Lord’s hand is dramatically apparent in the lives of all who receive and read this devotion...that His mighty works would be worked out in each life for His purposes!  Hans’ (friend) and Barbara’s (sister-in-law) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he has been volunteering to fill the time.) 

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Deborah, who recently lost her mother to cancer, her father to his subsequent suicide, had also married recently.  In her words:  “I had some good news about my husband, on Friday afternoon. His biopsy showed that the prostate cancer has returned but it is contained within the prostate and does not appear to be as serious as we had feared. We are both very relieved.  I appreciate your prayers - and those of the people I don't know who read your daily devotions. Deo Gratias!”

Adrian for new accommodation.  Kent’s mother recovering well. 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Paul NS.  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:  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.  For Yourri who lost a friend.  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.

*Christ For Real by Charles Price