Circumstantial Dependence?

"For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills; a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey;

"a land where you shall eat food without scarcity, in which you shall not lack anything; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper.  When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you.

"In the wilderness He fed you manna which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and that He might test you, to do good for you in the end. 

"Otherwise you may say in your heart, 'My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.'  But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."

Deuteronomy 8:7-10, 16-18

"Sometimes God reduces us to a conscious, utter dependence upon Him. -- At such times we readily recognise our dependence and cry out to God for His intervention.  But we are just as depending on God when the physician diagnoses a routing illness and prescribes a successful medication.  We are just as dependent when the paycheck comes regularly and all our material needs are met."*

It is not uncommon for Christians, even the most dedicated ones, to be "Circumstantially Dependent" to one degree or another....when things are going well there is a tendency to not pray so fervently or frequently; yet times of plenty and times are lack are from His hand and for His glory AND our good.

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

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:  Isaias has written:  "I would like to solicit your prayers in behalf of my Dad, 84 years old, who is ailing and suffering from pain.  He stays at home waiting for God's intervention. Please pray with us that God will take him home without suffering terribly. Our only sister Tita is the one nursing him with some assistance from my brothers."

UPDATE: After successful open heart surgery there were complications with Baby Saige. They took her back in and found a large clot in her lungs, removed it and her lung has now inflated.  No other news yet.  Surgery was on Monday  I shared her picture is on the blog site if you missed it in your mail.

NEW PRAYER REQUEST:  When it rains it pours, Scott our son, who is on the prayer list, just lost his job today.  Please ask everyone to pray for a Good job for him.  He is recently divorced and dealing with that and has 2 small children.  Thanks, I am in shock.  God Listens, I know that so please ask people to pray for a GOOD JOB that will work for him.

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%." 

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.