Putting Feet to Prayers

"The sons of Reuben and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, consisting of valiant men, men who bore shield and sword and shot with bow, and were skilful in battle, were 44,760, who went to war.  And they made war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. 

"And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in battle, and He was entreated for them, because they trusted in Him." I Chronicles 5:18-20

"Prayer is the acknowledgement of God's sovereignty and of our dependence upon Him to act on our behalf.  Prudence is the acknowledgement of our responsibility to use all legitimate means."*

You are not to just sit back and wait on the Lord to magically and powerfully fix everything in your life.  He has given you resources to take action in your own strength, trusting the almighty Father to work His will around your efforts.  

He gave you a mind so you could understand and not to let it turn to mush.  Putting feet to your prayers means that sitting in your comfortable armchair praying for someone to come help your next-door neighbour may not be what the Father had in mind...

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:   NEWS FLASH  Baby Saige is having surgery THIS MONDAY, JUNE 30th at 8:00AM (EST)!  I shared her picture is on the blog site if you missed it in your mail.

NEW PRAYER REQUEST:  David R losing his eyesight due to macular degeneration.  He and his daughter Heidi are moving this week and the stress is mounting for David.  Pray the Lord protects him during this time of change and adjustment.  I hope to go home to see him before he can no longer see me.    

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Hans was baptised and it was a most delightful and thank-filled ceremony of the state of his heart today!  Pray he will find a good job soon.

The Lord has just provided Adrian with a week of peace, to relax without distractions.  Pray the Lord quiets his heart, gives him insight, peace and warmer weather.  Give his doctors wisdom and compassion.

Jen has found a new puppy and is delighted.  Thank you so much for your prayers for this amazing woman! 

Sergio has found a wonderful new role (lives in Mexico City and thanks everyone for praying for him.

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%." 

Scott is doing better, taking baby steps but still needs lots of prayers for healing, and ability to think clearly,  he also needs prayers to stay  focused on God and not be so independent.

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. 

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. 

Please pray for Maedhros, who is having a serious operation soon.  Pray for BG that his blinding headaches will finally stop.

Please pray for Chester as he continues to struggle through a host of medical challenges and poor care.  Give him energy, strength and resolve.  Bettina needs our prayers to give her strength and wisdom. 

Pray for Raven as she regains her strength from the cancer treatments. 

ONGOING JOB RELATED: Paul NS continues to struggle in finding work.  He grows weary and discouraged.  Pray God will grant him patience and hope and that the doctor he visited yesterday will give him peace of mind.

Please pray for Michael, a man who is humble and without a home or a job who needs a chance to get his life back to normal. 

Deepak needs prayer that his work efforts begin to bear fruit as he works through the grief of his father passing.  He needs strength and resolve to make wise decisions.

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. 

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 for protection and good health.  They lead 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:  Pray for revival in the USA to continue.   Pray for Birgit who is in Germany.  Please pray for the many individuals in Singapore, China and India.  Just recently the WeakDay Devotion blog is being read by many people there!  God is mysterious!  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 and respectfully from his wonderful book.