“And
Samuel said, ‘Has the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as
in obeying the voice of the Lord?
Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of
rams. For rebellion is as the sin of
divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the
Lord, He has also rejected you from being king.”
“Then
Saul said to Samuel, ‘I have sinned; I have indeed transgressed the command of
the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and listened to their
voice.’” I Samuel 15:22-24
We
are to pattern our lives and ministry on the example left behind by the Lord Jesus
Christ, who trusted His very life into the hands of His Father KNOWING He always
would watch over Him for the good of Father-God’s plan for His world.
“Therefore, since we have so great
a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and
the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that
is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of faith, who
for the joy set before Him endured the cross despising the shame, and has sat down
at the right hand of the throne of God.
“For consider Him who has endured
such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose
heart. You have not yet resisted to the point
of shedding blood in your striving against sin;” Hebrews 12:1-4
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: Please pray for Adrian after his ordeal on
Tuesday, that he is resting comfortably and with little pain. I’ve not heard from him yet.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS: Hans has found joy in Christian fellowship but his work is
consuming him physically and emotionally!
Pray for the Catholic Church
and that the new Pope will put Jesus first always. For all the young adults who live in my home at this time.
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: The Lord is so “just
in time” for me and finally the new project starts today! 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.
PRAY
FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David R doing well through
complicated health challenges. Tim (my little brother) with
CPRD, needs financial help. For Audley and Beverly’s situation.
For Carlton suffering from
horrible infections in his bones. For
Nancy who is growing stronger every day & Fred as he cares for her.
ONGOING
JOB RELATED: Barbara (sister-in-law) 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. 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. Pray for Annette as she begins some new
career adventures. Pray for wisdom for
my brother as he deals with
an important matter.
For
David K, in his studies and Matthew K as he grows up. 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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