"The
heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can
understand it? I, the Lord, search the
heart. I test the mind, even to give to
each man according to his ways, according to the results of his deeds." Jeremiah 17:9-10
“Yet
those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with
wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not
become weary.” Isaiah 40:31
“’Come
to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for
I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.’” Matthew 11:28-30
There’s a quote in “Einstein’s Dreams” by
Allen Lightman that seems to have surreptitiously become part of my lifestyle
for the last several years: "When a
person comes out of his front door at sunrise, he hits the ground running,
catches up with his office, hurries up and down flights of stairs, works at a
desk, is propelled in circles, gallops home at the end of the day."
Why such a fixation on speed? Because in this world time passes more slowly
for people in motion. Thus everyone
travels at high velocity, to gain time.”
What about you? Do you have
enough time to spend with your loving heavenly Father?
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who prays
for you each morning, Darlene
URGENT
PRAYER REQUEST:
- · Please pray the Lord quiets the hearts of those in the USA while racial tension again raises its head. Pray for the police officers around the nation.
- · Paul N-S -continues meetings and interviews to secure some meaningful work. Please pray a little extra for him this week. He has not had work since 2012.
PRAISE
AND THANKSGIVING
·
Emily - was unsuccessful in
getting sponsorship for her desire to remain in Australia and complete her
studies in health care. She leaves on
Monday. However, we can praise the Lord for
His work in her life with this decision and what may happen next to bring her
closer to saving faith. Thank you for
praying.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS
Yangrae
and the Uniting Church he shepherds,
that he and his family will have the energy and good health to feed the flock
he has been entrusted with.
PRAY
FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS
·
Adrian The pain is not much improved in his cervical
spine (neck) as was hoped and the medications are nearly incapacitating in
themselves and are not managing the pain well.
They plan a similar procedure on his lumbar spine. No prognosis yet. He remains thankful and hopeful in His Lord
Jesus. Thank you so much for praying for
this sweet man.
·
Phil (the man who has let Adrian
stay in his home): for understanding, patience,
empathy, compassion and gentleness.
·
My brother, Tim with COPD (cardio-pulmonary
artery disease), that he has patience and wisdom to manage his health and the
limitations to his breathing and to cope with the limitations.
·
David R as he manages his macular
degeneration and a host of other health challenges.
·
Dave - no additional news about
Adrian's friend since his release from the hospital.
·
Audley's and Beverly's (stroke) situation and his
return to the ministry.
·
Nancy who continues to grow
stronger after her life-threatening head injury and for Fred as
he cares for her.
·
BG that his blinding
headaches will finally stop.
·
Chester as he continues to struggle
through a host of medical challenges and poor care with dwindling funds and few
friends to help. Give him energy,
strength and resolve as he deals with a worldly system that has abused
him.
PRAY
FOR THOSE WITH ONGOING JOB RELATED CHALLENGES
·
Hans - needs wisdom and courage
to guide him during this time, some emergency funds and a reasonable job.
·
Elina - no word yet on results
of her graduate program interview. She
says she is very grateful for your prayers.
·
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 - that his work efforts
begin to bear fruit as he is on the road travelling, promoting his business.
ONGOING
PRAYERS
·
Wezley an 18-year old who has
lost her direction and way, that she will find the Lord in her life.
·
Buddy and Susan
Smith and Kevin and Sandy Currell - ministers of grace and
salvation in Australia.
·
Fion as he supports his ageing
parents and manages a heavy load of challenges.
·
Bettina for additional strength
and wisdom.
·
Isaias & Judith (in Philippines) were
called to train other Christian lay leaders and they work tirelessly in
challenging conditions. Please keep them
in your prayers. Perhaps you would like to
learn more about his work there: Ambassadors for Christ --look for Isaias Catorce.
PRAY
FOR THE WORLD:
·
For
Christ-centred revival in the USA
to continue.
·
Birgit who is in Germany.
·
For
the many individuals in Singapore,
China, Russia and India who read the WeakDay Devotion. (The WeakDay Devotion blog is being read by
many people in these countries! God is
mysterious!)
·
The
Catholic Church and that the new Pope will
always put Jesus first.
ONGOING
PRAYER REQUESTS
·
That
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!
·
Jen, needs the watchful care
of the Lord in her life.
·
Linda and Ian. Rob and his daughter. Reg. Annette
and Lyle, Carla and Paul, Jeff and Rachael and
their wonderful families. Thanksgiving
for their practical support over the years.
SOMETHING
NEW FOR PRAYER WARRIORS
·
Elaine and Jim started a new ministry in
Hong Kong and have some great news for those with a gift and heart for
prayer: An online church with a Prayer
Room. It is open 27/7 and there is an army or
prayers waiting to serve in prayer. Go
here to learn more:
https://www.thelittlechurchworld.org/prayer-room
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