“’A new commandment I give to
you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love
one another. By this all men will know
that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.’” John 13:34-35
“The one who says he is in the
light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now. The one who loves his brother abides in the
light and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But the one who hates his brother is in the
darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because
the darkness has blinded his eyes.
“We know that we have passed
out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death.
“We love because He first loved
us. If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and
hates his brother, he is a liar, for the one who does not love his brother whom
he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from Him, that
the one who loves God should love his brother also.”I John 2:9-11, 3:14, 4:19-20
“(a)
A changed attitude to people: The first
word on the list of fruit is ‘love’, and it is followed later by ‘kindness,
goodness, faithfulness’ and ‘gentleness’, all of which are expressions of love
and which are seen in our attitude towards other people. Love was spoken of by Jesus as being the
evidence of being a Christian.”*
The
first thing God ever declared was “not good” was that man was alone. People in our lives are there as sandpaper,
soothing cream or support. Sandpaper to
rub off the rough edges; soothing cream to love us when we are troubled and
support when the world seems to be falling apart or our lives are filled with
so many wonderful things our feet may leave the ground!
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’s just beginning (
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 is suffering much pain with his deteriorating spine from the
cancer...the pain meds are not working anymore, yet the Lord has found him a
new place to life for now in Caboolture (about an hour north of Brisbane). If anyone is near there, please contact me so
we can help him!
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: That the Lord loves
and comforts us through challenges we could not face without Him and for good
friends during times of difficulty.
PRAY
FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Pray for
Deborah’s husband. Paul NS. Tim (my little brother), with CPRD, 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, Deb, Adrian 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 (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.
*Christ For Real by Charles
Price
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