“Now the deeds of the flesh are
evident, which are: immorality,
impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts
of anger, disputes dissensions, factions, envying drunkenness, carousing, and
things like these of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that
those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self
control; against such things there is no law.
Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its
passions and desires. If we live by the
Spirit, let us also walk by the Sprit.
Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one
another.” Galatians 5:23
“Not
only will we find a hunger to know Christ, but a hunger to be LIKE Christ. Paul talks about those things which will be
the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ in the lives of Christians. By ‘fruit’ he is describing the inevitable
consequences of the Spirit’s presence in their lives.
“You
will notice that the list is in the singular: ‘the fruit of the Spirit is...’
and not ‘the fruits of the Spirit are...’.
These are not nine different fruits, some of which may be evidenced in
one life, and others in another, but all NINE qualities are together the expression
of the Spirit’s work in our lives."*
As
I look at this list of fruit it makes me hungry for more understanding of Jesus
Christ in my life. These nine qualities
are the fruit and the result of our intimacy with the Lord...He is so generous!
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: Pray for Isaiac Catorce,
his family and ministry in the Philippines where clean up is just beginning
from the amazing floods ( see column to the left of this blog for more
information): “85 people confirmed dead.” So much is needed after this devastating
flood. If the Lord lays it on your heart
to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)
For
Adrian who thought he finally found a place to rest and recover, but the people
who were supposed to help him, have other things to do and need him to move
again within the next couple of weeks.
There seems almost no social or health support for him. Need a contact near Brisbane please!
For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs
old), recovering from urgent liver surgery! Cucuawe
as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death. Hans, a new hungry baby Christian needs to
find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact
me as soon as possible. Pray for me for
a project in Canberra – the decision was delayed hope to hear about it this
week. I might even be able to come home
for the holidays if the Lord allows this.
Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.
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 not working well. Tim (my little brother), needs financial
help, especially with no health insurance needs 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
companion dog of 17 years --he also needs 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.
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. 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
mismanagement.
ONGOING
JOB RELATED: 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.) For Tim, my amazing brother that he might
find satisfying work. Paul K who
resigned from his job and is setting up a consultancy.
A
third volume to the Amazon Books Kindle version of WeakDay Devotions was just
published, called simply, “Forgiveness”.
*Christ For Real by Charles
Price
There are now three Amazon Kindle
books created from the WeakDay Devotions series entitled: Secrets
of a Deeper Life in Christ and A
Missing Psalm, Forgiveness. I hope
putting these together in this new format will be a blessing to many more &
will help support this ministry.
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