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"Be silent before me so that I may speak; then let come on me what may.  Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hands?  Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.  Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him." Job 13:13-15

"O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me, Thou dost know when I sit down and when I rise up.  Thou doest understand my thought from afar.  Thou dost scrutinise my path and my lying down, and rt intimately acquainted with all my ways."  Psalm 139:1-3

In 1989, I met two of the most significant teachers in my walk with the Lord, Buddy and Susan Smith and in August that year, they gave me a book.  Inside they wrote this:  

"Take this book, and let the Lord use it to strengthen your heart.  I have developed a greater trust in the Lord from it and I believe you will as well."  And this is the book for the new series.  One I had not even considered before...but you will find great strength from it.

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:   Sergio walked out of his abusive work environment yesterday and needs our prayers now more than ever.

NEW PRAYER REQUEST:   

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Thank our Father for His finding an unexpected way for Hans to see to his injuries and not lost his income while he takes time to heal rather than return to work.  Barbara (sister-in-law) will finally start work this Monday with a wonderful company (she has waited five years to find a job).  Carlton (painful bone infections) is feeling a bit better finally.  Thanks to the Father for His finding a way to give me a new joy in the new project He has provided for me.

 PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:   Fion's father had a stroke, has had surgery and last report they have moved him to a hospice.  Pray for the family and for his carers as he prepares to go home to the Lord.  Adrian sounds very tired now as he continues having chemo one day a month, his pain is debilitating, but he's still praising his heavenly Father for each new day.  

Saige, 11-day-old had open heart surgery to place a shunt in her tiny heart.  NEVER, NEVER, NEVER will we be able to thank everyone for their prayers.  PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY, PRAY, PRAY.  She will have her second open heart surgery between four and six months.  Michael, Jobeth, Adeline and Saige need those prayers for a long time. 

David R losing his eyesight due to macular degeneration.  I hope to go home to see him before he can no longer see me.  For Audley and Beverly’s situation and his new endeavour.  For Nancy who is growing stronger and for Fred as he cares for her. 

Pray for Raven as she regains her strength from the cancer treatments.  Patty, who lost her three year old daughter four years ago has sent a most amazing letter of thanksgiving.  She is not 100% but says she is around 85%. 

Continue to pray for Scott for mental and physical healing, God focus and ability to think clearly.  Pray for the two surviving sons of Melanie Karunaratne in New Zealand. 

ONGOING JOB RELATED:   Paul NS was invited to lunch by the people who offered him a job but the person who offered him the position is no longer with the company!  So he is unsure what will happen.  Please keep him in your prayers.   For PJ that he may find projects to fill his needs

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!

Elaine and Jim in Hong Kong have begun a new ministry.  Please pray the Father keeps guiding them in their work. 

Isaias & Judith who head the efforts of Ambassadors for Christ in the Philippines, need strength and encouragement as they work with other ministers recovering and serving after one of the world's worst typhoons in history.  Their financial needs are so great please consider contributing...just click on Ambassadors for Christ link above.  

Isaias' update today:  "There's a recent outbreak of measles in Metro Manila. Change of weather brought flu to many. Also, worst flooding is occurring now due to typhoon Agathon in same areas heavily damaged by typhoon Pablo last Dec. 05, 2012 in Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, Butuan and Agusan in Mindanao. Some 30 people died.  (his daughter, wife and he are all ill.)

Carla & Paul K for good results from their business plans.  For Linda and Ian.  For Rob and his daughter.  For Reg.  Pray for Annette and Lyle and their 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.