Which is Worse?

"And in their heart they put God to the test, by asking food according to their desire.  Then they spoke against God; they said, 'Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?  Behold He struck the rock, so that waters gushed out, and streams were overflowing; can He give bread also?  Will He provide meat for His people?' 

"Therefore the Lord heard and was full of wrath, and a fire was kindled against Jacob, because they did not believe in God, and did not trust in His salvation.  Yet He commanded the clouds above, and opened the doors of heaven; and He rained down manna upon them to eat, and gave them food from heaven. 

"Man did eat the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.  He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; and by his power He directed the south wind.  When He rained meat upon them like the dust, even winged fowl like the sand of the seas, then He let them fall in the midst of their camp, round about their dwellings.  So they ate and were well filled; and their desire He gave to them"  Psalm 78:19-22

"Yet it is just as important to trust God as it is to obey Him.  When we disobey God we defy His authority and despise His holiness.  But when we fail to trust God we doubt His sovereignty and question His goodness.  In both cases we cast aspersions upon His majesty and His character.  God views our distrust of His as seriously as He views our disobedience."*

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'.

Baby Saige is improving.  Her O2 numbers are staying up as they withdraw some of the interventions they did yesterday.  Her bandage where they went in with the heart cath yesterday came off and looks good.  They are still trying to figure out why her O2 numbers dropped yesterday after the heart cath.  Please pray specifically that the doctors can find a reason why all this happened yesterday.  And continue to pray for the entire family, as Saige has 2 more surgeries and sister, Adeline, is dealing with night terrors.

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:  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.