"So Jacob
sent and called Rachel and Leah to his flock in the field, and said to them, 'I
see your father's attitude, that it is not friendly toward me as formerly, but
the God of my father has been with me.
And you know that I have served your father with all my strength. Yet your father has cheated me and changed my
wages ten times; however, God did not allow him to hurt me.
"Thus God
has taken away your father's livestock and given them to me.
And Rachel and
Leah answered and said to him, 'Do we still have any portion or inheritance in
our father's house? Are we not reckoned
by him as foreigners? For he has sold
us, and has also entirely consumed our purchase price. Surely all the wealth which God has taken
away from our father belongs to us and our children; now then, do whatever God
has said to you.'" Genesis 31:4-7, 9, 14-16
The
women thought only of their own and their children's wealth and didn't much
care what happened as long as they did not lose anything in the venture. Jacob choose obedience to God's call this
time.
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 through previous entries and see the
hand of our loving Father in action!
URGENT
PRAYER REQUEST: PNS, as he waits to hear the results of his pursuit of a
great project role. Elina, that our Father would give her clarity on doing what
is right in the midst of her storm and for tomorrow especially. Those affected by the bush fires raging in
Sydney now.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS: Liz just had a miscarriage at four months. David
R just been declared legally blind from macular degeneration.
PRAISE
& THANKSGIVING: PB is now feeling stronger. Heidi
has now been awarded full time work. Tarrega is home recovering after
a heart procedure.
PRAY
FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Raven - is still in hospital
undergoing cancer therapy. 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.
Scott for mental and
physical healing, God focus and ability to think clearly. Pray for the two sons Melanie Karunaratne - who just passed away. Adrian
is home but still suffering from the many procedures he's undergone - still
very weak and unable to eat properly.
ONGOING
JOB RELATED: Barbara (sister-in-law) has had a few very promising job
interviews. Pray the Lord has one of
these positions for her. Be with Hans as he struggles through
changes in his life – that he'll cling securely to the Lord and that there will
be an unexpected, satisfying job in his chosen field for him.
For
PJ. that he may find projects
to fill his needs. Please pray for a new
project for me and the wisdom of my
next steps.
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!
Isaac and Dad (84 years
old) after a heart attack still needs procedures. Pray for Milo
as he studies in Germany till February and for his mom, Sabine as she adjusts to this time away.
Carla &
Paul K
for good results from their business plans.
Please pray for Deborah
as she deals with a difficult situation.
Give her focus and comfort for her hurting heart as He brings about His
will in this situation.
For
Linda and Ian. For Rob
and his daughter. For Reg. Pray for Annette
and her wonderful family. 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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