How Do You Know?

“And it came about that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper country came to Ephesus, and found some disciples, and he said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?’  And they said to him, ‘No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.’  And he said, ‘Into what then were you baptised?’  And they said, ‘Into John’s baptism.’  And Paul said, ‘John baptised with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, Jesus.’  And when they heard this, they were baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 19:1-5

“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, ‘Abba!  Father!’  The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, as if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.” Romans 8:15-17

“How do you know when the Holy Spirit is living within you? – We must believe the truths about the Holy Spirit as they are revealed in Scripture, but that is not enough.  The truth has to step out of the Bible and into experience. – We do need an experientially expressed Christianity, where the truths of the Bible become translated into experience, and are seen to actually work in life.”*

Whenever you have the privilege of leading someone to the Lord and they choose to make that commitment, you have the joy of watching the Holy Spirit as He begins to change their priorities and their joy and peace begin to be evident in new ways.  It makes everything else worth it.  However, when we focus more on the Holy Spirit than on the Truth of Christ’s gracious sacrifice, we miss the hope and happiness that awaits.  The moment we give our life to Christ, the Holy Spirit takes up residence and begins to work, with subtle and sometimes amazing results, yet we can grieve Him and His work.

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), in hospital and diagnosed with stage 1 or 2 liver failure.  Liver biopsy showed severe liver damage, but they found some good cells & are giving him steroids to regenerate them!  Cucuawe’s daughter was buried last week after months of waiting...please pray for him and his family during this time.  Hans-Georg continues his new life as a very hungry baby Christian!  Please pray for him, and if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship.  Pray for those in the USA who are coping with this awful massacre in Aurora Colorado and pray for the young man who committed the crime.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

Who knows what the Lord is working out in my life right now!  I thank God for two Lindas though.  I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle (on Forgiveness) and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans especially needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  An angel has found Adrian and he’s just been moved into a new home.  Thank you so much for praying for him.  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still not working well.  Tim (my little brother), 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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

God's Purpose Again

“Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?’  Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.  If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.’” John 14:6

“Therefore I make known to you, that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, ‘Jesus is accursed’; and no one can say, ‘Jesus is accursed’; and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.  But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. 

For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body.  So also is Christ.  “For by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body, whether Jew or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.” I Corinthians 12:3, 11-13

“The reality of our spiritual life will be found in our knowledge of Christ, and the evidence of our spiritual life will be found in our likeness to Christ.  We must be very careful of a Christianity which is centred on the Spirit’s power, but which is detached from Christ’s character.  The Holy Spirit creates the character of Christ within us – so that people in our company are made conscious of Him.”*

God’s purpose for our lives is to grow us up into the image of His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, so others who do not know Him yet, are attracted to the light of Truth that lives in us!

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), in hospital and diagnosed with stage 1 or 2 liver failure.  Cucuawe’s daughter was buried last week after months of waiting...please pray for him and his family during this time.  Hans-Georg continues his new life as a very hungry baby Christian!  Please pray for him, and if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship.  Pray for Michael C and Diane as they travel.  Pray for those in the USA who are coping with this awful massacre in Aurora Colorado and pray for the young man who committed the crime.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

Who knows what the Lord is working out in my life right now!  I thank God for two Lindas though.  I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle (on Forgiveness) and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans especially needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  An angel has found Adrian and he’s just been moved into a new home.  Thank you so much for praying for him.  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still not working well.  Tim (my little brother), 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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

Whose In Who?

“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.  But we all with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord the Spirit. 

“Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the Word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscious in the sight of God.

“For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servant for Jesus’ sake.  For God who said, ‘Light shall shine out of darkness,’ is the One who has shown in our hearts to give the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.  But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves;” II Corinthians 3:17-4:1-7

“Scripture sometimes interchanges expressions that speak of ‘Christ in us’ and the ‘Spirit in us’.  This is not to create confusion, or to indicate a dual presence in the life of a Christian, with Christ and the Spirit maintaining a separate identify and fulfilling a separate role, it is the Holy Spirit who lives the life of Jesus Christ within us, and who desires to express the character of Jesus Christ through us.  The Spirit’s presence and working is entirely Christ-centred and Christ-related.”*

There is a reason Christ works His purpose out in our lives through the ministry of the Holy Spirit...to grow more into the image of the Lord so more are attracted 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:  Cucuawe’s daughter was buried today, after months of waiting...please pray for him and his family during this time.  Hans-Georg continues his new life as a very hungry baby Christian!  Please pray for him, and if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship.  Pray for those in the USA who are coping with this awful massacre in Aurora Colorado and pray for the young man who committed the crime.

Who knows what the Lord is working out in my life right now!  I thank God for two Lindas though.  I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle (on Forgiveness) and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

The Kossallys are just back from their trip, thank you all for praying for them.  Tim B’s sister just passed away.  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  An angel has found Adrian and he’s just been moved into a new home.  Thank you so much for praying for him.  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still not working well.  Tim (my little brother), 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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

Holy Spirit and Christ

“’Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me; otherwise believe on account of the works themselves.  Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.

“’And whatever you ask in My name that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  If you ask Me anything in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.  

“’If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.  And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not behold Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you, and will be in you.’” John 14:11-17

“The relationship between the work of the Holy Spirit and the work of Christ is important. – The Greek word which has been translated here as ‘another’ is a significant one.  It is the word ‘allos’ which means ‘another of the same sort;.  The alternative word for ‘another’ is ‘hetros’ which means ‘another of a different sort’. – The Holy Spirit’s identity and ministry is the SAME as that of Jesus Christ.  There is no discrepancy, conflict or dispute of any kind between the work of Christ and the work of the Spirit.”*

Yet, it is because Christ ascended to Heaven to be at the side of the Father, that the Holy Spirit can empower us for the “greater works” of sharing our joy of salvation to those who do not know Him yet.

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:  Cucuawe’s daughter was buried today, after months of waiting...please pray for him and his family during this time.  Hans-Georg continues his new life as a very hungry baby Christian!  Please pray for him, and if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship. 

Who knows what the Lord is working out in my life right now!  I thank God for two Lindas though.  I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle (on Forgiveness) and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

The Kossallys are just back from their trip, thank you all for praying for them.  Tim B’s sister just passed away.  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  An angel has found Adrian and he’s just been moved into a new home.  Thank you so much for praying for him.  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still not working well.  Tim (my little brother), 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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

Tackling the Trinity, 3

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belongs to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” Deuteronomy 29:29

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” II Timothy 3:16

“’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.’” John 14:25-26

“There is a complexity to God’s being that is not paralleled in any part of creation (there is nothing in nature that might accurately illustrate the Trinity for us), and therefore we know only that which has been revealed, and what lies beyond revelation is for the time being, a mystery.”*

Theologians and sages have always tried to unravel the mystery of the Trinity.  Some liken the interrelationship within the Trinity to water/ice/steam, others see a parallel to the roles played by an individual, for instance:  mother/ daughter/ business woman.  Yet it’s apparent all of our attempts are unable to grasp the magnificence of this mystery.  Some things we must trust God to understand!

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:  Hans-Georg continues his new life as a very hungry baby Christian!  Please pray for him, and if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship. 

Who knows what the Lord is working out in my life right now!  I thank God for two Lindas though.  I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle (on Forgiveness) and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

The Kossallys are just back from their trip, thank you all for praying for them.  Tim B’s sister just passed away.  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  An angel has found Adrian and he’s just been moved into a new home – thank you so much for praying for him.  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still not working well.  Tim (my little brother), 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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

Tackling the Trinity, 2

“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.  My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear it and rejoice.  O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.  I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.  They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.

“O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!  O fear the Lord, you His saints; for to those who fear Him there is no want.  The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; but they who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any good things.

“The righteous cry and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.  The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit.  Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

“The Lord redeems the sould of His servants; and none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.”  Psalm 34:1-5, 8-10, 17-19, 22

“If God is God we would expect aspects of His Being and methods of His working to be outside of our limited understanding.  If God could be fitted into our understanding He would not be a very big God!  --There is a complexity to God’s being that is not paralleled in any part of creation (there is nothing in nature that might accurately illustrate the Trinity for us), and we therefore know only that which has been revealed, and what lies beyond revelation, is for the time being a mystery.”*

There is nothing more mysterious than the way the Holy Spirit works in our hearts before we meet and trust our hearts to the Lord; and during times of challenge after we are His.  The power of Jesus Christ sacrificial gift is God’s will for us and the Holy Spirit is tasked with drawing us closer to His image.  What a hope and future we have as His children!  And I do not understand how He could save one such as me, but that miracle also happened!

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:  Hans-Georg continues his new life as a very hungry baby Christian!  Please pray for him, and if you know any Christians in Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship. 

Who knows what the Lord is working out in my life right now!  I thank God for two Lindas though.  I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle (on Forgiveness) and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

Adrian has been evicted and needs help urgently!  Where are God’s “angels” in Queensland!?  The Kossallys are just back from their trip, thank you all for praying for them.  Tim B’s sister just passed away.  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still not working well.  Tim (my little brother), 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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

Tackling the Trinity, part 1

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this Law.” Deuteronomy 29:29

“All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” II Timothy 3:16

“There are three separate Beings, with different identities and different roles.  They are all God, but there is only one God.  Yet the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Spirit and the Spirit is not the Father, although they are all the One God!  The fact that this exceeds our understanding should not bother us unduly.  If God is God we would expect aspects of His Being and methods of His working to be outside of our limited understanding.”*

There is something in us all that brings joy from solving mysteries, whether it is a Rubik’s Cube, a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle, a TV mystery, etc.  We love to figure out who done it, how it was done and why.  This must be one of the most common drivers in the human heart.  It is also probably why many pre-Christians delay their decision to accept the free gift of gracious salvation from Jesus...because there seems too much a mystery to it.  Some things we can never understand and must accept with humility and trust.  The Trinity is one of these things. 

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:  I had the most amazing joy of sharing the Gospel with Hans-Georg and he has given his life to the Lord Jesus Christ!  Please pray for him, and if you know any Christians in Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship. 

Who knows what the Lord is working out in my life right now!  However, I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle (on Forgiveness) and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

Adrian has been evicted and needs help urgently!  Where are God’s “angels” in Queensland!?  The Kossallys are just back from their trip, thank you all for praying for them.  Tim B’s sister just passed away.  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah’s husband.  Paul NS.  Adrian’s pain meds still not working well.  Tim (my little brother), 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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

Authority Divine

“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.  Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:18-20

“Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.  Greet one another with a holy kiss.  All the saints greet you.  The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.”  II Corinthians 13:14

“All three members of the Trinity are behind the program to evangelise the world, and they operate together in unity. – The Holy spirit is given equal status with the Father and the Son, acknowledging His identity as God.”*

It is easy to pick up the image from the world of a “spirit” being formless and amorphous, soft and fluffy and just hanging around sort of weak and pretty.  The Holy Spirit IS co-equal with the Father-God and Jesus Christ.  Tomorrow I will start tackling the concept of the Trinity. 

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:  I had the most amazing joy of sharing the Gospel with Hans-Georg and has given his life to the Lord Jesus Christ!  Please pray for him and if you know any Christians in Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship. 

My meeting yesterday did not go as I hoped, yet it will keep the project in the same format for the next three months – which may be too late.  However, I’m also working on a third Amazon Kindle and hope they bring joy to all who find and read them.

Adrian has been evicted and needs help badly!  Where are God’s “angels” in Queensland!?  The Kossallys - travelling mercies for their trip through the USA to Jamaica and back.  Tim B’s sister just passed away.  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah and her husband.  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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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

Prophecy by...

“And so we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.  But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by the act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

                                   

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.  And many will follow their sensuality and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep” II Peter 1:21

“We do not take the Bible seriously because of WHAT it says, but because of WHO is saying it.  If we accept the Bible because we happen to like what it says, we are in no more virtuous a position than the person who rejects the Bible because they do not like what it says!  The Holy Spirit performs divine activities, in fact, whenever God does something great, the Holy Spirit is active.”*

One of my dearest friends and I were sharing our sadness about the loss of clarity with the message of grace and hope for the world...and so much of this rests on a lack of focus on what the Bible says.  The Holy Spirit works constantly in our hearts to help us respect the will of the Father in our re-creation and spiritual growth...but we must read His word and listen for what it means.

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:  I had the most amazing joy of sharing the Gospel with Hans-Georg and has given his life to the Lord Jesus Christ!  Please pray for him and if you know any Christians in Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible.  He needs fellowship.  I have a meeting today that is quite important.  Please pray it goes well.  Also, the second Kindle was published yesterday, entitled “A Missing Psalm”, may the Lord use it in the lives of those who read it.  Adrian has been evicted and needs help badly!  Where are God’s “angels” in Queensland!?  The Kossallys - travelling mercies for their trip through the USA to Jamaica and back.  Tim B’s sister just passed away.  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) and Hans’ (friend) projects have both ended and they need new work.  (Hans needs paying work – he’s been volunteering to fill the time.)

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Kent’s mother recovering well. 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Pray for Deborah and her husband.  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’s disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out and work).  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  For Carlton 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 so many, including Tim, Doris, David, Gary and Annette’s friend Sue.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray 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!  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