Knows It All, Too

“but just as it is written, ‘Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.’  For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man, which is in him?  Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. 

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God that we might know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.” I Corinthians 2:9-13

“No one teaches the Holy Spirit anything!  It is wonderful to know that the Spirit who indwells us is one who knows everything there is to know, who will never be taken by surprise or caught unaware of, or be unprepared for any event that we pass through.  What we do not know, the Holy Spirit does, and as He lives within us to guide us in the fulfilling of God’s purposes, there need be no accidents.  He will ALWAYS be one step ahead of our circumstances!”*

When I was a young woman, trying to understand God before He came into my life, I used to pose silly and sometimes weighty ideas to Him.  Once I told Him, He could NOT understand how I felt when I was having my period because He was a He...I’m so sure He was amused, maybe even chuckling at me. 

Then one day I thought about what I had read about the Holy Spirit living within my heart and I realised with a smile, that He did understand EVERYTHING about my life.  That was a bit scary for awhile until I remembered I could always trust Him with everything too – even the messy bits of my life!

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:  Those in New Zealand (North Island) who've just experienced a 7 point earthquake & those in the USA still without power from the storms there with a heatwave & fires.  Adrian needs help badly!  Where are the “angels” in Queensland!?  Pray 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!  The Kossallys, for 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:  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