“Thus says the Lord, ‘Cursed is
the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his strength, and whose heart
turns away from the Lord. For he will be
like a bush in the desert and will not see when prosperity comes, but will live
in stony wastes in the wilderness, a land of salt without inhabitant.
“Blessed is the man who trusts
in the Lord, and whose trust is in the Lord.
For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots
by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be
green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield
fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:5-8
We
always have a choice to trust or doubt in whatever circumstances we may find
ourselves. It would seem trusting is the
more active of the two choices; the one that takes the most effort and
energy...but doubt is by far the greater tax on our hearts and souls.
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!
URGENT
PRAYER REQUEST: For those still
struggling after Super Storm Sandy with this new huge snow storm and freezing
temperatures!
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS:
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: Hans has finally found joy in
Christian fellowship! Adrian is very tired after his
last chemo. He now waits for a new
treatment to harvest and replace some T-cells.
For Deepak, who’s home
now, his father seems better. For Linda and Ian and the wisdom
they have so generously shared.
Tim B finally having relief from his
massive headaches. For J&S, special friends, as
they begin to manage some normal life for the first time in years. Still need a permanent place to live. Yesterday completed all the paperwork to
begin the large project in Sydney and will begin on Thursday. Thank you everyone for supporting me through this time.
PRAY
FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David R doing well through
complicated health challenges. For Jon C, as he meets life after a
stroke. 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
Audley and Beverly (she’s
disabled from a stroke and needs a carer during the day so Audley can go out
and work. For Carlton suffering from horrible infections in his bones.
ONGOING
JOB RELATED: Barbara (sister-in-law) is eager to find new work since her
project ended. For Tim, my amazing brother, that he might find satisfying work
that he’s able to do.
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 in surprising and wonderful ways!
For
Kent as he grows through the
loss of his mom. Isaiac as his ministry in the Philippines.
Comfort
those who loved Deb , especially Vern,
as they deal with her loss. Carla & Paul K for good
results from their business plans.
For
Tarrega, as his hearts
settles and strengthens. For Linda, that the Lord will show
her which doors to open next after she rests a bit. For Rob
as the Lord works in a new way in his life...protect his health. For Jodie
as she deals with the knife edge of corporate politics.
Pray
for PJ. For Annette
as she begins some new career adventures.
Pray for wisdom for 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 and Matthew K as he grows up. 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.
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