Rescue?

"For I consider that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.  For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. 

"For the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.  For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now." Romans 8:18-22

"Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him." Psalm 32:10

"Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High; and call upon Me in te day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honour Me. " Psalm 50:15

"So the question naturally arises, 'Where is God in all of this?'  Can you really trust God when adversity strikes and fills your life with pain?  Does He indeed come to the rescue of those who seek Him?  Does He...deliver those who call upon Him in the day of trouble?  Does the Lord's unfailing love surround the person who trusts in Him?"*

Rescue can also mean you have peace in the storm surrounding you, too!

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:   Pray for Deb who has to appear in court this Thursday about the ongoing matter of her mother's will. She said, 'It is very painful, I am anxious and scared and a bit overwhelmed. I would appreciate your prayers and those of the WeakDay 'prayer warriors'.

Pray for Deepak's wife who was "diagnosed with breast cancer. A level 2 .  Op done in December to remove cancer now going for 2nd lot of chemo!  All good so far but prayers good."  Pray for Adrian who is struggling badly and in much pain.  Please pray for wisdom for his doctors.  He has suffered so!

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  1 Feb.  "IT IS WITH GREAT GLADNESS IN OUR HEARTS TO ANNOUNCE:  Saige Elizabeth came home today!!!  We rejoice in God's healing hands.  She is now almost four weeks old.

Thank our Father for His finding an unexpected way for Hans to not lose 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. 

 PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:   Fion's father is now in a hospice.  Pray for the family and for his carers as he prepares to go home to the Lord. 

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. 

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.  

* "Trusting God" is copyright protected since 1988 by Jerry Bridges.  All rights are reserved, including translations.  The ISBN is 08910-91742.  I quote carefully from his book.