Have You Had Enough?

 

"Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet saying, ‘Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your panelled houses while this house lies desolate?’  Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Consider your ways!  You have sown much, but harvest little; you eat, but there is not enough to be satisfied; you drink, but there is not enough to become drunk; you put on clothing, but no one is warm enough; and he who earns, earns wages to put into a purse with holes.’

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Consider your ways!  Go up to the mountains, bring wood and rebuild the temple, that I may be pleased with it and be glorified,’ says the Lord.  You look for much, but behold, it comes to little; when you bring it home, I blow it away.  Why?’ declares the Lord of hosts.  “Because of My house which lies desolate, while each of you runs to his own house.” Haggai 1:3-9

We have so much and focus on what we have.  We gather, collect and hoard and places of worship are growing emptier each week.  We are busy.  We are tired.  There are so many excuses and reasons...yet, the Lord would have His house built in your heart each moment.  Make time for the Father and His amazing word, so He can prepare you for His special blessings of love!

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:  Heavy storms and flooding in Australia.  Pray Adrian is safe from the floods - he lost almost everything once last year from floods!

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:  For a new project I start on Monday (perhaps Friday) as the current one went on hold yesterday.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:   Hans has found joy in Christian fellowship!  Adrian is very tired and has only a few more treatments left.  He’s now being prepared for a long hospital stay to replace T-cells.  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 as she grows stronger every day & Fred as he cares for her.

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.  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.