“And
immediately He made the disciples get into the boat, and go ahead of Him to the
other side, while He sent the multitudes away.
And after He had sent the multitudes away, He went up to the mountain by
himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.
“But
the boat was already many stadia away from the land, battered by the waves; for
the wind was contrary. And in the fourth
watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking of the
sea, they were frightened, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus Spoke to them, saying, ‘Take
courage, it is I’ do not be afraid.’
“And
Peter answered Him and said, ‘Lord if it is You, command me to come to You on
the water.’ And He said, ‘Come!’ And Peter got out of the boat and walked on
the water and came toward Jesus. But
seeing the wind, He became afraid and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, ‘Lord
save me!’ And immediately Jesus
stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, ‘O you of little
faith, why did you doubt?’” Matthew 14:22-31
“Faith
is not a substitute for facts. Some see
faith as something which comes into play only when we run out of facts. As long as we have facts we are secure, but
when they run out, or things become a little uncertain, it is then we need to
exercise faith.
“In
other words, a basic ingredient in the exercise faith is a good
imagination. A willingness to believe in
things that cannot be substantiated. It
is the reverse of this which is actually true!
Faith is not an alternative to faces, but faith is valid only when it is
placed IN facts.”*
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!
Something
seems wrong with the email system I am using and one of the distribution lists
is refused – so please pray it gets fixed please.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: For
Jon C, as he meets the challenges of life after a stroke. Lorelai, having her first child, but has
profound anemia – please pray for the health of child and mother. David R (on Veterans benefits) has lost the
first doctor that’s 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, that he remains calm and
clear-headed as he endeavours to confirm the details of what he hopes may finally
be a real job for him. For Annette as
she begins some new career adventures. For
Linda as she begins her journey. For
Cucuawe, a safe return and good health after his 10-day mission trip. For PJ.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Bexleigh now weighs 4 pounds 5 ounces (last report had her
at 3 pounds 3 ounces)! Pray for her
parents Tyler & Jenna as they look forward to holding her outside the
incubator this week.
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. 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. (Thank
you, Andy, for answering his letter!)
Pray for Isaiac Catorce, his family and ministry in the Philippines. Please pray for Deepak as he struggles
through some challenges and is travelling in China. 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. Pray for a new project for me...many irons in
the fire, but nothing has come to fruition.
*Christ For Real by Charles
Price
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