“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
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