Sin Foundations - The End, Part 1

"...on the same day all the fountains of the great deep burst open, and the floodgates of the sky were opened.  And the rain fell upon the earth for forty days and forty nights.

"Then the flood came upon the earth for forty days; and the water increased and lifted up the ark, so that it rose above the earth.  And the water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark floated on the surface of the water. 

"And the water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered.  The water prevailed fifteen cubits higher, and the mountains were covered. 

"And all flesh that moved on the earth perished, birds and cattle and beasts and every swarming thing that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind; of all that was on the dry land, all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, died.

"Thus He blotted out every living thing that was upon the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky, and they were blotted out from the earth;" Genesis 7:11b-12, 17-23a

The greatness of God's wrath is met by the greatness of God's love.  And here is a perfect illustration of how great God's wrath was when He first destroyed His creation.  He watches still and grieves to see His world deteriorating and promises He will destroy it again by fire.  Although we prefer to think often of God's love and shy away from imagining the greatness of His wrath.  We must never forget His power and Lordship over all.

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:  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:    Pray for the three women and the child rescued in Ohio yesterday after 10 years captivity.  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:  Please pray for Adrian, as he continues his struggle with cancer.  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.