He Makes Stuff, Part 2

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. 

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:1-5, 12-13

“I would remind you that if part of the Holy Spirit’s job in the past has been to create something out of nothing, then to create something out of your life is not going to be His most difficult task.  I am frustrated by people I talk with who have no difficulty believing that God could create the universe, but do have difficulty believing God can do something worthwhile with them!  The One who brought things into being in the first place will live within you and make your life His workshop!”*

Perhaps the plague of low self-esteem (not pride and not self-confidence), even in Christians today, has something to do with the passage in John.  “Our Father”, as one of my early mentors used to say, “don’t make no junk!”  He made us and loved us enough to send His only begotten Son to the Cross so we could spend eternity with Him. 

Stop!  Think for one moment about how MUCH He must love you...no matter what is happening in your life right this moment...the pain, the confusion, the challenges, the victories, whatever is happening right now.  The mistakes you’ve made, the past you would like to live over again...He blends and weaves ALL into something beautiful for His glory.  That’s making something!

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:  The meeting did not happen and won’t now till next week and please pray I keep the devotion above in front of me till then.  Adrian 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