“My son, do not forget my
teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years
of life, and peace they will add to you.
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart, so you will find favour and good
reproof in the light of God and man.
“Trust in the Lord with all
your heart and do not lean on your own understanding, in all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and turn away from evil, it
will be healing to your body, and refreshment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:1-8
“What
is needed on our part to enable God to work?
There are two vital ingredients: 1. Obedience to what God says and 2. Trust in
who God is. These two aspects must be
understood separately, but they must never be detached from one other.”*
Healing
to your body and refreshment to your bones...isn’t God’s Word amazing. Trusting in the Lord is like sinking into a
refreshing, warm, pleasantly scented bath that relaxes you to focus only on Him
and your relationship with Him – rather on the problem(s) devilling (great word
choice, don’t you think?) at the moment.
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 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. (So happy to have found
Barbara!) Pray for all volunteer workers,
especially those who represent the Body of Christ (such as Samaritan’s Purse) now
engaged in round-the-clock support for people who have lost so much, some
everything, and now new storms are coming!
For Kent’s 80 year old mom, the
radiation for her nasal cancer seems to be making things worse, please pray for
her and Kent. Laura S as she reaches out for answers, that she finds the
Truth.
Adrian’s 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!
That the Lord loves and comforts us through challenges we could not face
without Him and for good friends during times of difficulty.
PRAISE &
THANKSGIVING: Lorelai had her
child – both are healthy. Bexleigh
(born at 28 weeks, now 9 wks old weight 7 lbs 4 oz, still in hospital, not
eating well and sleeping too much and 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.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH
HEALTH CONCERNS: David R doing well through complicated health challenges. For Jon
C, as he meets the challenges of life after a stroke. For Daniel
Craver (4 yrs old), 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.
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. Heidi
starts her new job this week. 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. Some
pressure has lifted, but still need help.
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 searches for sponsorship for his work. 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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