Sin Foundations - Review 2

"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 

"For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.  But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is effective in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer, and our hope for you is firmly grounded knowing that as you are sharers of our sufferings, so also you are sharers in our comfort."  II Corinthians 1:2-7

In the previous devotions we have seen the first mention of many of the foundations of sin we all deal with, including hero worship, drunkenness, resentment, tattling, cursing, discrimination, erecting borders, demonstration of unity in defiance of our heavenly Father.  

All these things are here to remind us again and again of the deceitfulness of our hearts and how dependent we remain on the Grace of His love and the amazing gift of Jesus Christ's salvation through His death for us.  Enjoy your weekend and keep praying!

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 the USA and for the families who lost loved ones, for those now facing clean up and starting over.  Pray for the volunteers and rescue crews.  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.  Pray for a friend of a friend who is in desperate need of funds right now.

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.