“How long, O Lord, will I call
for help and Thou wilt not hear? I cry
out to Thee, ‘Violence!’ yet Thou doest not save. Why dost Thou make me see iniquity, and cause
me to look on wickedness?
“Yes destruction and violence
are before me; strife exists and contention arises. Therefore the law is ignored and justice is
never upheld. For the wicked surround
the righteous; therefore, justice comes out perverted.” Habakkuk 1:1-4
The
world around us is violent and self-centred; it seems to grow more so each day,
yet even in this whirlwind of strife the Lord is using all for His glory. I sometimes have to wonder how.
“For in hope we have been
saved, but hope that is seen in not hope; for why does one also hope for what
he sees? But if we hope for what we do
not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
“And in the same way the Spirit
also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the
Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for words; and He who
searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes
for the saints according to the will of God.
“And we know that God causes
all things to work together for good to those who are called according to His
purpose.”
Romans 8:24-28
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: Adrian is on his way to
Brisbane hospital in ambulance this morning (1 hour trip) to have a bone marrow
test on his lower spine in preparation for his long hospitalisation to replace
his T-cells. Please pray the ambulance
drivers are gentle and kind hearted with him and that there is minimal pain
during the procedure and that the Lord is holding him with great love.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS: For a new project I
just started that it will last and that I will enjoy the challenge; and that my
invoice is paid this week for last month’s project.
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.
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