Lie to Me

“But a certain man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. 

“But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back some of the price of the land?  While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own?  And after it was sold, was it not under your control?  Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart?  You have not lied to men, but to God.’”  Acts 5:1--4

“All of the qualities which we have listed above teach us that the Holy Spirit is a person, who thinks and acts freely and independently, and who is capable of feeling both joy and pain.”* 

The book of Acts is sort of like an introduction to the “job description” or role that the Holy Spirit can take in our lives.  He never leaves us!  He is always there to support and help us and teach us ... and yet, sometimes we sort of think He goes on a holiday or off in a room away from us, so we can do things we know grieve Him.  Sometimes we deny this and this is lying to Him. 

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene 

PS:  ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?  Please send updates!  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:  Kent’s mother recovering well. 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband and her strength.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still 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 (she needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work, as she recovers from a stroke).  Tim B with headaches, that their doctors will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton who is suffering from horrible infections in his bones. 

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 for strength.  Galdor recovering from the loss of his mother and his quest for 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’s filling many unmet needs.  Scott, for strength as he struggles and grows ( and for Donna as she encourages him).  For David K, in his studies.  Isaias (health, strength and family safety as he continues his mission work in Philippines); for Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael. 

PRAY FOR THE WORLD:  God’s grace on USA & REVIVAL for His children there and for the many nations suffering from global financial mis-management.

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

The first Kindle version from the WeakDay Devotions series was just published at Amazon Books, entitled:  Secrets of a Deeper Life in Christ.  I hope putting these together in this new format will be a blessing to many more.  (look on the side column on the left here.)