Sin Foundations - Too Much

"So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him; and Lot with him.  Now Abram was very rich in livestock,  in silver and in gold.  And he went on his journeys from the Negev as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai, to the place of the altar, which he had made there formerly; and there Abram called on the name of the Lord. 

"Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.  And the land could not sustain them while dwelling together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to remain together.  And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen of Lot's livestock."  Genesis 13: 1-7

Here we see a change of heart in Abram that will play a significant part in the future of the world, yet in Lot we see something else.  The herdsmen begin to argue when both their leaders have too much anyway.  When you have too much it is easy to forget how special each blessing is.

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:   Isaias in the Philippines has sent me this message:  "Dear praying friends, How I wish I could finish doing my ministry report for May 2013 but flu strikes me down. Cough, cough, cough, sneeze, sneeze, sneeze...pain all over me... Please pray for me."

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS.  I need wisdom and resolve as I evict one of the boys from here.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  PNS is finally recovering and will be here for a visit soon.

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.  Adrian as he continues to struggle through his cancer.

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 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.  For Deepak as he walks through some unexpected life changes that he would stay strong in his faith and trust in the Father.

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.  Carla & Paul K for good results from their business plans. 

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.

For Tarrega, as his hearts settles and strengthens.  For Linda and Ian.  For Rob and his daughter. For Reg.  Pray for Annette and her 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 and individuals suffering from global financial mismanagement.  Pray for the Catholic Church and that the new Pope will always put Jesus first. 

 

There are now four Amazon Kindles I've created from the many years of devotions I've written.  These are here to support you and this ministry that has continued since 1999.  The last one I put together is one of my favourite:  “Genesis & Discrimination”.  There are three others that may serve you and your friends:  Secrets of a Deeper Life in Christ , A Missing Psalm, Forgiveness.  Would you please share your thoughts on having these printed into hardcopies.