The Gap

“There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst, like a roaring lion tearing the prey.  They have devoured lives; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in the midst of her. 

“Her priests have done violence to My law and have profaned My holy things; they have made no distinction between the holy and the profane, and they have not taught the difference between the unclean and the clean; and they hide their eyes from My Sabbaths; and I am profaned among them.

“Her princes within her are like wolves tearing the prey, by shedding blood and destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.  And her prophets have smeared whitewash for them seeing false visions and divining lies for them, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord God’, when the Lord has not spoken.  The people of the land have practiced oppression and committed robbery and they have wronged the poor and the needy and have oppressed the sojourner without justice.  

“And I searched for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.’” Ezekiel 22: 25-30

This is one of my life verses and I claimed it during the Billy Graham Crusade that I have the privilege to work with when I was in Buffalo.  That I might once in my life be in the right place at the right time, like the little boy who was supposed to have saved Holland by sticking his finger in the hole in the dyke. 

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 yesterday that he is resting comfortably and with little pain.  I’ve not heard from him yet. 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray for the Catholic Church and that the new Pope will put Jesus first always.  For a new project I just started that it will last and that I will enjoy the challenge once all the paperwork is sorted.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  The Lord is so “just in time” for me!  Hans has found joy in Christian fellowship!  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.