“For indeed He was crucified
because of weakness, yet He lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, yet we shall
live with Him because of the power of God directed toward you. Test yourselves to see if you are in the
faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not
recognise this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you – unless indeed
you fail the test.”
II Corinthians 13:5
“And the one who keeps His
commandments abides in Him, and He in him.
And we know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has
given us.” I
John 3:24
“By this we know that we abide
in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.” I John 4:13
“If
you have the Holy Spirit, you must be a Christian. It is not ‘being a Christian’ that gives you
the right to have the Holy Spirit, it is having the Holy Spirit within you that
gives you the right to be a Christian.”*
Most
of us have met people who are conflicted about the authenticity of their
relationship with Christ....perhaps it is because their assumptions are based
on what others tell them about their life in Christ...the Bible, however, is
our true source of truth. Spending time
there does show us that we can get the cart before the horse and forget God’s
purpose and His wise order for our lives.
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 – had surgery
and it seems to be a success! Cucuawe’s daughter was buried last
week...please pray for him and his family during this time. Pray for Hans a new hungry baby Christian --if
you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as
possible as he needs fellowship. Pray
for me for a project in Canberra I’m hoping to hear about this week. Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals
with an important matter.
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
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