Storms

“And on the day, when evening had come, He said to them, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’  And leaving the multitude, they took Him along with them, just as He was, in the boat; and other boats were with Him.  And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up.

“And He Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and they awoke Him and said to Him, ‘Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?’  After being aroused, He rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Hush, be still.’  And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm.

“And He said to them, ‘Why are you so timid?  How is it that you have no faith?’  And they became very much afraid and said to one another, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?’” Mark 4:36-41

Last Monday I left on a plane to Melbourne and there were really fierce winds going to the city and when we returned late Wednesday they had not actually stopped.  Heavy rain, thunder and amazing winds buffeted the plane coming and going...and this is the Scripture passage that calmed my heart as we slipped through safe in His hands.  Sometimes we don’t have to be in a plane to be in choppy times...when we are...we can always wonder at this One who even the wind and sea obey!

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, and that Adrian is safe from them as he has already lost everything once last year from floods!

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: 

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.