"And he went in to Hagar, and she
conceived; and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised
in her sight. And Sarai said to Abram,
'May the wrong done to me be upon you. I
gave my maid into your arms; but when she saw that she had conceived, I was
despised in her sight. May the Lord
judge between you and me.'
"But Abram said to Sarai, 'Behold,
your maid is in your power; do to her what is good in your sight.' So Sarai treated her harshly, and she fled
from her presence." Genesis
16:4-6
Each of the three characters displays the untruth that is part of sin,
in false pride, false blame and false neutrality. Sarai's mast soon slipped to show the hatred
behind the talk of justice and a quick solution.
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:
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Isaias is feeling better, yet
some of his family seems also to be unwell now.
Also thank you for the local support Isaias has been given. 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.
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