Listen to His voice

“And while they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’  Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.  So being sent out by the Holy Spirit they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus.” Acts 13:2

“And He said, ‘Go, and tell this people:  ‘Keep on listening, but do not perceive; keep on looking, but do not understand.  Render the hearts of this people insensitive, their ears dull, and their eyes dim, let they see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and return and be healed.’” Isaiah 6:9-10

“And when they did not agree with one another, they began leaving after Paul had spoken one parting word, ‘The Holy Spirit rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers.” Acts 28:25

“Throughout Scripture we find the Holy Spirit engaging in activities that are possible only to a personal being, such as speaking. – Many times the Spirit is spoken of as speaking.  How He speaks is basically His own business!  It would be dangerous to limit Him to certain areas, or to expect Him to speak only in predictable ways.  Suffice it to say, when God wants you or me to know something, it will be the Holy Spirit’s task to tell it to us in whatever way suits Him.”*

We are not alone; and the times we fear we are, we always can hear His voice reassuring us, if we will only listen – through good times and times of panic and chaos and fear...the Holy Spirit is right with us...ready to remind us of the Father’s love.

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:  The first Kindle version from the WeakDay Devotions series was just published at Amazon Books, entitled:  Secrets of a Deeper life in Christ. Adrian for new accommodation.  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 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