“And there is salvation in no
one else, for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among
men, by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
“Now these were more
noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the Word with great
eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were
so. Many of them therefore believed,
along with a number of prominent Greek women and men.” Acts 17:11-12
“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.” II
Timothy 3:16-17
“So shall My Word be which goes
forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, without accomplishing
what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11
“”Faith
grows by getting to know God. – The point is that it is through exposure to the
Word of God that Christ is revealed to us, and as Christ is revealed to us we
gain a greater understanding and confidence in Him, and so are able to trust
and exercise faith in Him more readily.
“This
then is the prime reason for reading the Bible – that we might know Christ
better. Only as we get to know Christ
better do we find it easy to trust Him, and the more we get to know Him, the
more logical and inevitable it becomes that we trust Him.”*
At
nine years old, I got my first Bible and began reading it (it was, after all,
just a book to me). After ten years of
reading and studying and memorising and trying to understand it without the
benefit of church, I realised the reality of the relationship and jumped into
the arms of my risen Saviour, Jesus Christ.
The Word opened my heart and offered me a love I could not imagine -- my
life has never been the same since! And
even when it is difficult, I am never alone!
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!
(( thank you for praying for the distribution list, all seems to be
working now))
NEW PRAYER
REQUESTS: For all those affected by super
storm Sandy in the 13 states across America, we pray for each of you that this
will be a time of faith. And we pray for
all volunteer workers, especially those who represent the Body of Christ (such
as Samaritan’s Purse) now engaged in round-support for people who have lost so
much, some everything, and now new storms are coming!
For Kent’s mom, the
radiation for her nasal cancer seems to be making things worse, please pray for
her, she is in her late 80s and for Kent.
Laura S as she reaches out for answers, that she finds the Truth.
Adrian is having
pre-treatments for his scheduled time in hospital and is not doing well, though
his heart is still filled with praise for his Lord. The cancer (same rare type as Deb below with
link) has spread to create lesions on his neck vertebrae and cranium. The pain meds are not helping much. He’ll soon be in the Royal Brisbane Hospital
for a month of treatment. If anyone’s
near there, please let me know. He needs
some visitors & love!
PRAISE &
THANKSGIVING: Heidi, who just lost her job after 9 years landed a new job. Lorelai had her child – both are healthy. Bexleigh (born at 28 weeks, now weighs 6
pounds 12 ounces, but is sleeping too much. 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 safe accommodation
soon.
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: 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 Jon C, as he meets the challenges of life
after a stroke. 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.
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, including a new role that would be
almost too wonderful, but just beginning the process. Need help in the meantime, urgently.
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 (and a job) --if you know any Christians near Essen Germany,
please contact me as soon as possible. (Thank
you, Andy, for answering his letter!)
Pray
for PJ. For Annette as she begins some
new career adventures. For Linda C. -
wisdom.
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
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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