Hungry?

“And when He saw the multitudes, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.  And opening His mouth He began to teach them saying,

“‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

“’Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.  

“’Blessed are the gentle for they shall inherit the earth. 

“’Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.’” Matthew 5:1-6

“To hunger for something is to be needing it and wanting it.  Hunger is not a satisfied feeling, but a yearning for something.  Jesus used this word when He said, ‘Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness.’*

These statements by Jesus are part of the Sermon on the Mount...He challenges us all:  the poor in spirit (humble and insecure), the gentle (soft hearted toward others), those who mourn (over the sin they recognise in themselves and in the world around them) or the hungry (who seek to satisfy a need within for something better).  Taking action to soothe your grief and taking action to satisfy your hunger or thirst for righteousness always leads you to the Lord.

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:  David R (on Veterans benefits) has lost the first doctor that has been able to figure out how to deal with his complicated health problems and is now fearful.  For J&S, special friends, now living in their car in Florida, that they will find safe accommodation and that the job they travelled there for will help this lovely couple start their lives again.  For Hans, surprised by God’s guidance, that he keeps walking in faith toward the job God is preparing for him.  For Annette as she begins some new career adventures.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe whose teaching the next few days during a 10-day mission trip.  For PJ.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Bexleigh now weighs 3 pounds 3 ounces – a loss of 7 ounces after emergency surgery.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna as they deal hour by hour with these challenges.   Hans needs fellowship, clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)  

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  David still needs prayer for his health, but is doing better.  Steve Barns for relief from great pain and depression.  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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.  Elaine and Jim back in Hong Kong. 

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

Know, Be Like & Serve

“Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?’  Jesus said to him, ‘I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.  If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.’ 

“Philip said to Him, ‘Lord show us the Father, and it is enough for us.’  Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip?  He who has seen Me has seen the Father, how do you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 

“’Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me?  The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works.  Believe 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.’” John 14:5-14

“Many things are included in the work of the Spirit, but as His work is Christ-centred, they will come in to the orbit of these three areas.  There will be a hunger to KNOW Jesus Christ, a hunger to BE LIKE Jesus Christ and a hunger to SERVE Jesus Christ, with all the attending means of doing so.”*

There is a saying, “Where God guides, He provides.”  He does this as we walk...and sometimes just in time for our needs.  Certainly I see this in my life so often lately.  His purposes are to appeal to more people.  You are a little beacon (light in the darkness) and the Holy Spirit lights you up so others can find hope.

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 J&S, special friends now living in their car in Florida, that they will find safe accommodation and that the job they travelled there for will help this lovely couple start their lives again.  For Hans, surprised by God’s guidance that he keeps walking in faith toward the job God is preparing for him.  For Annette as she begins some new career adventures.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe whose teaching the next few days during a 10-day mission trip. 

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Bexleigh now weights 3 pounds 11 ounces and seems to be winning the fight for her new life.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna as they deal hour by hour with these challenges.   Hans needs fellowship, clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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.  Elaine and Jim back in Hong Kong. 

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

Get On With It!

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be adequate equipped for every good work.

“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:  preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with  great patience and instruction.”  II Timothy 3:16-42

“I do not feel it is appropriate to ask someone, ‘What is your spiritual gift?’, but we should be asking, ‘What are you doing to serve the Lord Jesus Christ?’*.

Look around today and all this week for opportunities to serve where you are and He will supply your needs according to His riches in glory!

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 JS, special friends now living in their car in Florida that they will find safe accommodation and that the job they have travelled there for will help this lovely couple start their lives again.  For Hans who has a surprising job interview, that this role will be God’s will for him.  For Annette as she begins some new career adventures.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe who is teaching the next few days during a 10-day mission trip. 

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Bexleigh now weights 3 pounds 11 ounces and seems to be winning the fight for her new life.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna as they deal hour by hour with these challenges.   Hans needs fellowship, clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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.  Elaine and Jim back in Hong Kong. 

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

To Serve Not Show

“The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.   Above all keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.  Be hospital to one another without complaint.  As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:7-10

“Now there are varieties of gifts; but the same Spirit.  And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.  And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all in all persons.  But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the COMMON good.” I Corinthians 12:4-7

“It is for this reason [see yesterday’s devotion] that the New Testament speaks of spiritual gifts being given to the church.  I can find a total of twenty-two different abilities described as being ‘gifts’ in the New Testament. --“In light of that, I believe it is a mistake to be ‘gift centred’.  We need rather to be ‘service-centred’.”*

If the gift is more prominent that the service then the direction is wrong.  No gift was ever given so the person with the gift seemed more prominent than the Giver of the gift. 

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:  Elaine and Jim are resettling in Hong Kong – please pray for them.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe as he prepares for a 10-day mission trip this month.  Bexleigh continues to grow but still struggles for life.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna. Please pray for God's Will in this situation and strength for all the challenges ahead for all involved.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Hans needs fellowship, clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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

Power Pipe

“Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ. 

“But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effective in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer; and our hope for you is firmly grounding, knowing that as you are sharers of our sufferings, so also you are sharers of our comfort.” II Corinthians 1:3-7

“but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you’ and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.’” Acts 1:8

“A mark of the Spirit’s presence is a hunger for God to flow through us in blessing and enrichment to others.  Loving after ourselves first has nothing to do with the Christian life, and nothing to do with the work of the Holy Spirit. 

“The promise was not to make people powerful for its own sake, but to equip them to serve God and fulfil His plans by bearing witness to the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.  If the Spirit of God is within your life, then you will find a new desire to serve...”*

God is with us through it all...even when things do not make sense to us.  He fills us with His power to demonstrate to those around us, His sufficiency.  Yet He doesn’t create us to be physical, emotional or spiritual superman or superwoman.  We are to be learning more each day about depending on Him.  Others watch how we live, as if their life depends on it – for it does.  When we focus on the problems, challenges, difficulties, weaknesses, etc., our pipe gets clogged.  Trust is the way to keep our “pipe of power” flowing with His living water.

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:  Elaine and Jim are resettling in Hong Kong – please pray for them.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe as he prepares for a 10-day mission trip this month.  Bexleigh continues to grow but still struggles for life.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna. Please pray for God's Will in this situation and strength for all the challenges ahead for all involved.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Hans needs fellowship, clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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

Cup or Pipe?

“Behold, a king will reign righteously, and princes will rule justly.  And each will be like a refuge from the wind, and a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry country, like the shade of a huge rock in a parched land.  Then the eyes of those who see will not be blinded, and the ears of those who hear will listen.  And the mind of the hasty will discern the truth, and the tongue of the stammerers will hasten to speak clearly.” Isaiah 32:1-4

“Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If any man is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.  He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being shall flow rivers of living water.’”John 7:37-39

“The Holy Spirit comes to us that He might flow through us. – The Spirit is described by Jesus as being like a stream of living water that will flow from within the believer.  The Spirit is not poured into lives like water poured into a cup, but like water poured into a pipe!  When a cup is full, it is full!  But everything that is poured into a pipe will flow through it.  That is a picture of our lives.”*

We “hold” liquid in a cup...from a tap comes fresh water that flows and flows.  I LOVE this illustration...just THINK of being a font of the Father’s love to those around you!  Isn’t that just AMAZING?

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:  Elaine and Jim are resettling in Hong Kong – please pray for them.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe as he prepares for a 10-day mission trip this month.  Bexleigh continues to grow but still struggles for life.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna. Please pray for God's Will in this situation and strength for all the challenges ahead for all involved.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Hans needs fellowship, clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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

Fruit or Flowers?

 

“’For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.’” John 3:16

“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and earth.  Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:18-20

“But just one last word about this.  We have been looking at the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FLOWERS of the Spirit!  There is a difference between flowers and fruit.  Flowers are decorative.  They are nice to look at, and having them around makes the atmosphere pleasant.  But fruits are for consumption!  They are there to be eaten by hungry people. -- The Holy Spirit will bear fruit in our lives so that other people may come and eat the fruit.”*

And He makes others hungry for this fruit that satisfies the hungry soul of each heart!  It is a joy and a responsibility to ensure the our fruit is abundant and fresh and ripe and ready for those who are dying without His fruit!

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:  Galdor was in an accident (scooter against car) and needs our prayers.  Elaine and Jim are resettling in Hong Kong – please pray for them.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe as he prepares for a 10-day mission trip this month.  Bexleigh continues to grow but still struggles for life.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna. Please pray for God's Will in this situation and strength for all the challenges ahead for all involved.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Hans needs fellowship, clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, for answering his letter!)  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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

New Hunger

“’For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.’” John 3:16

“As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.” Ephesians 4:14-16

“Part of the work of the Holy Spirit therefore, is to create in us a hunger to be like Jesus Christ, so that the qualities that made the life of Christ so attractive and pleasing to God, will increasingly be exhibited in our lives.”*

“And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

When you are hungry, He promises He will supply all your needs...this means to understanding when there is confusion, just enough when there seems nothing left, more than you can imagine when you seem at the end of the rope or in free fall...HE SHALL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY IN CHRIST JESUS!  Amen and amen...what a way to end the week!

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 all those who have been remembering September 11 tragedy.  For Linda as she begins her journey.  For Cucuawe as he prepares for a 10-day mission trip this month.  Bexleigh is now ten days old and continues to struggle for life.  Pray for her parents Tyler & Jenna. Please pray for God's Will in this situation and strength for all the challenges ahead for all involved.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Hans needs clarity and hope.  (Thank you, Andy, thank you so much for answering his letter!)  Deborah’s husband is home from surgery.  Adrian is doing better in his attitude but is still in much pain.  If anyone is near Caboolture (an hour north of Brisbane), please contact me so we can help Adrian in a more practical way! 

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:  For Daniel Craver (3-4 yrs old), home recovering from liver surgery.  Paul NS.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help, especially with no health insurance - needs a disability pension.  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!  Hans, a new hungry baby Christian urgently needs to find fellowship --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany, please contact me as soon as possible. 

Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines and the clean-up after the flood where more than 85 people died.  If the Lord lays it on your heart to help, contact Barbara Hanak at Ambassadors for Christ in Atlanta Georgia (bhanak@afciworld.org)

Cucuawe as he recovers from the trauma of his 17-year old daughter’s death.  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 travelling mercies as Reg and Beverly visit South Africa.  Pray for wisdom of my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For travelling mercies for Michael C & Diane on their extended cruise.  For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart.  Adam who’s 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