In HIS Interest

"The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.  The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 

"The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.  They are more desirable than gold, yes than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. 

"Moreover by then Thy servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.  Who can discern his errors?  Acquit me of hidden faults, also keep back Thy servant from presumptuous sins; let them not rule over me; then I shall be blameless, and I shall be acquitted of great transgression. 

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer."  Psalm 19:7-14

"'It is the closeness of the bond, the unfathomable character of the love between Christ and His church that is stressed by the heady-body symbolism...

"Since the church is Christ's body, with which He is organically united, He loves it so much that IN ITS INTEREST He exercises His infinite power in causing the entire universe with all that is in it to co-operate, whether willingly or unwillingly.' [William Hendrikson, New Testament Commentary, Exposition of Ephesians (Grand Rapids:  Baker Book House, 1967) pages 102-103].

And it is in OUR interest to take time to read, study and meditate on His amazing Word.  This builds the intimacy upon which He builds His plan...and yet His plan will prevail, regardless of our focus.

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

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:   For those trying to stem the devastation of Ebola in Africa.

Patti's beloved husband, John who just had a stroke is home now and starting rehab to heal him read and see more clearly again -- the family needs prayers during this time, especially Patti.

For those touched and confused by the suicide of Robin Williams, especially his family.

NEW PRAYER REQUEST:  For 29 year old Sara - for strengthening and revival of heart and her brother who needs God's wisdom for a business-related matter.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Pray for David R as he manages his macular degeneration and praise the Lord for the installation of his wheelchair ramp on his birthday.

Carla (and Paul, David and Matthew) has been hired by a group in New York and will be moving there in September.  Please pray for everything to go smoothly for them and that they will be happy in their new environment.

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. 

Pray the Lord quiets Adrian's heart as he struggles with pain.   His battle with cancer continues.  Give his doctors wisdom and compassion.

UPDATE ON ISAIAS' FATHER:  Isaias father is still struggling physically.  The family is there with him now as Isaias must go on the road to minister to others.  Please pray Isaias can return soon to be with his father.

Pray for someone suspected of having esophageal cancer - had tests in hospital recently.  No results yet.  And another who has cancer surgery.  They are hoping they got it all.

For Audley and Beverly’s situation and his return to the ministry.  For Nancy who continues to grow stronger after her life-threatening head injury a few years ago, 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 a job so his health will also improve.

Hans:  Pray he will find a good job soon.

Carla has asked us to pray for:  Tanya who has lost her senior role.  Please give her grace through this time and trust, to know God has things firmly in His hands.

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!

UPDATE from Elaine and Jim : "Just want to thank you for remembering us (new ministry in Hong Kong).  We surely appreciate prayers for God's leading and protection.  It's no surprise that the enemy doesn't like what we are doing, so it shouldn't be a surprise for us to be battling spiritual warfare, but we need God's loving protection to handle all."

Those dealing with the Malasian Airlines flight shot down.  That the world remains calm and take time to sort this out and come to a peaceful resolution.  That right may prevail and all the families who lost loved ones will find comfort over time.

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.