How Do You KNOW?

“’Believe in Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me; otherwise believe on account of the works themselves.  Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father. 

“’And whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.  If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 

“’And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever, that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not behold Him, but you know Him because He abides with you, and will be in you.’” John 14:11-17

“What should we expect as the ‘test’ of the Holy Spirit’s presence?  I am going to suggest three things, and believe that the whole range of the Spirit’s working will be found within these areas.”* 

 

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 Philippines with amazing floods:  “We are glued to our television with bleeding hearts. So many pastors and church leaders had been sending me text messages and calling my phone asking for help. Food, water, and clothing are primary needs.”  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 I’m hoping to hear about this week.  I might even be able to come home for the holidays if the Lord allows this to come through.  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