"Now the whole earth used the same
language and the same words. And it came
about as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar and
settled there. And they said to one
another, 'Come, let us make bricks and burn them thoroughly.' And they used brick for stone, and they used
tar for mortar.
"And they said, 'Come, let us build
for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top will reach into heaven, and let us
make for ourselves a name; lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the
whole earth.'" Genesis
11:1-4
The bricks and mortar, the collaborative building, the desire to show
God how they did not need Him...all worked together as the first instance of
image-consciousness, vanity; and a bit of advertising and branding thrown in to
bedazzle God so they could get on with their success story. Together, perhaps under the leadership of
Nimrod, their differences were leveraged for, not the greater good, but to impress
and memorialise their greatness and power.
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: The tornado victims in Texas. For Deepak
as he walks through some unexpected life changes that he would stay strong in
his faith and trust in the Father.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: Adrian finally contacted me, has
been very ill with the treatments, his precious companion dog was badly
attacked and as he struggled in his weakness to save his pet, his phone was
broken beyond repair cutting him off from contacting anyone.
Please pray for the three
women and the child who were captured and held for a decade in
Ohio. Please pray for Deborah as she deals with a
difficult situation, that she would keep her focus where it must be and that
her hurting heart is soothed by the Father as He brings about the result that
is His will.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Some
of you will remember praying for Daniel
Craver who needed a liver transplant.
Here is some news about his progress:
http://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward/show?u=556f29b2852a83bb4481904e0&id=3cf11e192d
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.
For Audley and Beverly’s
situation and his new endeavour.
For Carlton still
suffering from horrible infections and pain in his bones. For Nancy
who is growing stronger and for Fred
as he cares for her. For Paul NS & PJ. Betinna’s husband, Jim, with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
awaiting a bone marrow transplant.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: Barbara (sister-in-law) eager to
find new work since her project ended.
Be with Hans as he
struggles through changes in his life – that he will cling quietly to the
Lord.
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!
Please continue to pray for those in Boston and Texas, dealing with the tragedies. Isaias
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 and Ian. For Rob
as the Lord works in a new way in his life...protect his health and for the
health of his daughter. 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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