“The faith which you have, have
as your own conviction before God. Happy
is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.” Romans 14:23
“’But I tell you the truth, it
is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper shall
not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. And He, when He comes, will convict the world
concerning sin, and righteousness, and judgment; concerning sin, because they
do not believe in Me; and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father
and you no longer behold Me; and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this
world has been judged.
“’I have many more things to
say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the
truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, He will disclose to you
what is to come. He shall glorify Me;
for He shall take of Mine, and shall disclose it to you.’” John 16:7-14
“Living
by faith is the basis upon which every Christian is called to live, because the
only alternative to living in dependence upon God is to be acting in independence
of God. It is the attitude of
independence that is the essence of sin. ‘Sin’ is all that which does not derive from
belief in Jesus Christ.”*
Some
of us learn early on not to lean on anyone and then along comes Jesus and He
saves us and says “lean on Me” and until you do chaos reigns around us.
“’Come to Me, all who are weary
and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in
heart’ and you shall find rest for your souls.’” Matthew 11:28-29
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 Heidi, who just lost her job after 9 years as a day-care/infant
carer, that she will be calm and that the Lord has a new role for her
soon. For Kent’s mom who had radiation for
cancer in her nasal passages today. For
Jon C, as he meets the challenges of life after a stroke. 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. Laura S asks for prayer: to “shed physical and emotional clutter; get into the flow; secure a
means of financial freedom so that I may regain confidence; and, share joy
& success with others.”
For Hans, that he
remains calm and clear-headed as he endeavours to understand God's will for a
job for him. For Annette as she begins some new career adventures. For Linda C.
and her husband travelling mercies. For PJ.
PRAISE &
THANKSGIVING: Lorelai had her child – both are healthy. Bexleigh
now weighs 4 pounds 15 ounces (last report had her at 3 pounds 3 ounces)! Pray
for her parents Tyler & Jenna. For J&S, special friends, now living in
their car in Florida, started his job and they hope to have accommodation soon.
Cucuawa is home safe from his mission trip.
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 - has a new doctor. 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
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.
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 back from 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.
*Christ For Real by Charles
Price
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