“God is our refuge and
strength. A very present help in
trouble. Therefore we will not fear,
though the earth should change, and though the mountains slip into the heart of
the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its
swelling pride.
“There is a river whose streams
make glad the city of God. The holy
dwelling places of the Most High. God is
in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning
dawns. The nations made an uproar, the
kingdoms tottered; He raised His voice, the earth melted. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of
Jacob is our stronghold.
“Come behold the works of the
Lord. Who has wrought desolations in the
earth. He makes wars to cease to the end
of the earth. He breaks the bow and cuts
the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.
“’Cease striving and know that
I am God; I will be exalted among the nations.
I will be exalted in the earth.’
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.” Psalm 46
Some
mornings it is difficult to select just a few verses from a mighty Psalm. Yet the message is so important for us:
“’For I know the plans that I
have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to
give you a future and a home.’”
Jeremiah 29:11
No
matter how unbelievable it is to consider, the Father is right there beside you
as you read this...right now. He knows
you, your heart, your heartbreak, your dreams and desires and EVERYTHING is
working together for good so you can serve Him better! Now that IS a miracle!
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, that this new T-cell
therapy will work against his cancer.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS: For Paul NS & PJ.
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: For my new project. 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 and satisfying work that he’s able to do. 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.
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!
Hans has found joy in Christian
fellowship but his work is consuming him physically and emotionally – give him
wisdom and courage to take the right action!
For wisdom for me as I deal with the six young adults living here at this time.
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. Pray for the Catholic Church and that the new Pope will always put Jesus
first.
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