"And
we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love
God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
"For
whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His
Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren;" Romans 8:28-29
"Grace
to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your
participation in the Gospel from the first day until now.
"For
I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will
perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:2-6
This is a good time of the year to
remember that God has plans for us before we are born and He begins to work out
His unique plan for each of us from the start that will bring us carefully to
His throne.
After we accept His gracious gift of
salvation, our lives continue to be in His care as He grows us up into the
image of His beloved Son. What a
privilege and blessing to be one of His children.
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who prays
for you each morning, Darlene
URGENT
PRAYER REQUEST:
- · Those in Vanuatu - the cyclone was described as apocalyptic.
- · 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.
PRAISE
AND THANKSGIVING-
·
Adrian - has undergone a
transition of his medicine and last night called me to report that he has had
his first day in ages to feel able to be up.
He is still feeling strange from the new meds and goes to the hospital
for his cancer treatment today. He is
thankful that the chemo is now over, and thanks everyone for praying for him so
faithfully over time.
NEW
PRAYER REQUESTS
- · My brother, Tim with COPD (cardio-obstructive 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. He has had three upper respiratory infections in the past months.
- · Shan - Needs clarity of purpose and direction for his ministry.
- · Helen Birdsall - remains in hospital recovering. Please pray for her and her husband.
- · Otto - home from hospital recovering from upper respiratory infection
- · Maureen - recovering from surgery on her shoulder.
- · Emily has left. Please pray for her time to rest and consider her options and her hopes to return to Australia.
- · Rachael asks: Please pray for Chris, who is on the wait list for a heart transplant - that if it is God's will for him to get one that the surgery is successful and that he fully recovers.
- · 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
·
Phil (the man who has let Adrian
stay in his home): for understanding, patience,
empathy, compassion and gentleness.
·
David R as he manages his macular
degeneration and a host of other health challenges.
·
Audley's and Beverly's (stroke) situation and his
return to the ministry.
·
Nancy has
plateaued in her efforts for full recovery from a life-threatening head injury. Pray she and Fred will
be at peace and take some time to just be grateful and stop striving for more
from 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.
·
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.
·
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, Bible-based revival in the USA.
·
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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