"''I
do not ask in behalf of these alone [His disciples], but for those also who
believe in Me through their word; that they may all be one even as Thou,
Father, are in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be in Us; that the world
may believe that Thou didst send Me.
"'And
the glory which Thou hast given Me I have given to them; that they may be one,
just as We are one; I in them, and Thou in Me, that they may be perfect in
unity, that the world may know that Thou didst send Me, and didst love them,
even as Thou didst love Me.
"''Father,
I desire that they also, whom Thou hast given Me, be with Me where I am, in
order that they may behold My glory, which Thou hast given Me; for Thou didst
love Me before the foundation of the world.
"'O
righteous Father, although the world has not known Thee, yet I have known Thee;
and these have known that Thou didst send Me; and I have made Thy name known to
them, and I will make it known; that the love wherewith Thou didst love Me may
be in them, and I in them.'" John 17:20-26
To me the last prayer of Jesus with His disciples before His
crucifixion is significant. Although
there are differences within denominations, the Body of Christ, His true
believers know that the core issues are what set us apart for His work. Think about that!
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:
It was Adrian's, birthday
over the weekend and I did not know! Not
one person remembered and during this time of difficulty with his health it has
hurt him very much. He is so fragile
from his battle with cancer. Please pray
God sends him a friend to care for him as he walks this difficult road to
recovery.
To
Adrian from other prayer warriors:
"Adrian, please know that we pray for all those who no one ever
prays for. We started 2 days ago.....so
we were praying for you on your Birthday.
But also know that we pray for all those on this list everyday when it
comes out. God knows our hearts and many pray for you as
I send this e-mail out to a special list of people who are good prayer
warriors. Happy Birthday. God loves you."
From Adrian: "Dear D, I am weeping with thanks for
this caring feedback Thank you my friends. I will go to healing rooms shortly
in Caboolture. may the lord continue to bless you all. I have never been
touched in this way that I can recall, thankyou Lord."
NEW PRAYER REQUEST: Justin
B and his father in India need prayer that Justin will find work in his
field of BPO and voice in the Lord's perfect time. Pray for Birgit
who is in Germany.
Please pray for the many individuals in India. Just recently
the WeakDay Devotion blog is being read by many people there! God is mysterious!
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Hans' surgery went well and he
is home now recovering. He had some
amazing opportunities to witness to others of how the Lord has changes his
spiritual life too! Carlton (painful bone infections) is feeling a
bit better finally.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Pray for my brother, Tim, that his COPD (cardio-pulmonary artery
disease) is manageable for him and that he will have the patience and wisdom to
cope with the limitations.
Fion's
father is now in a hospice and they moved his mother to a nearer place so they
can be together. But they have had to
move his father again. Pray for the
family and for his carers.
Baby
Saige faces a lifetime of surgeries, procedures and time in hospital. Please pray for all those who care for her,
especially her family.
Please pray for those who care for Deepak's wife who was "diagnosed with a level-2 breast
cancer. Her chemo is over. Please pray for her to be strong and find a
stronger faith as she recovers.
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 return to the ministry. 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: Sergio
walked out of his abusive work environment yesterday and needs our prayers now
more than ever - he lives in Mexico City.
Paul NS has had
such an adventure trying to find a role again.
Please keep him in your prayers that he does not give up.
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
need our continued prayers. "The
summer here in Manila is giving us unfavourable climate and is getting hotter
and hotter every day. Measles and chickenpox are rampant. Please pray for God’s protection upon us." They head the efforts of Ambassadors
for Christ in the Philippines.
The financial needs are so great, please consider
contributing...just click on Ambassadors for Christ link above.
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.
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.
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