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God gives you a fresh New Year
and reminds you:
“Your frame was not hidden
from Me when you were made in secret, and skilfully wrought in the depths of
the earth. My eyes have seen your
unformed substance; and in My book they were all written, the days that were ordained
for you when as yet there was not one of them.” Psalm 139:15-16
Now, Jesus sits across from
you and shares His desire for you and those you love for this New Year:
“’For God so loved the world,
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not
perish but have eternal life. For God
did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world
should be saved through Him. He who
believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already,
because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.’”
John 3:16-18
“Jesus said to Him, ‘I am the
way and the truth; and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.”
John 14:6
An unnamed person tells you
the importance of believing:
“Now faith is the assurance of
things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were
prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things
which are visible.” Hebrews 11:1-3
Paul reminds you:
“For all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the
redemption which is in Christ Jesus; -- For
the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ
Jesus our Lord.” Romans 2:23 and 6:23
John speaks with you about the
importance of using ‘Spiritual Soap’ to leave 2019 behind:
“If we confess our sins, He is
faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.” I John 1:9
James encourages you:
“Consider it all joy, my
brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your
faith produces endurance. And let endurance
have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete lacking in
nothing.” James 1:2-4
Finally, Paul speaks with you
concerning your New Year’s resolution for 2020:
“Therefore, if any man is in
Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things
have come. Now all these things are from
God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of
Reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to
Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us
the word of reconciliation.
“Therefore, we are ambassadors
for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of
Christ, be reconciled to God. He made
Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the
righteousness of God in Him.” II Corinthians 5:17-20
You might argue a bit and then
Paul reminds you of this:
“For by grace you have been
saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God; not as a
result of works, that no one should boast.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works which
God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8-10
Walk judiciously, seriously and
determinedly into this New Year. The
Lord has work that is yours, if you are willing.
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: My statement of faith is here: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online by
doing a Google search for “WeakDay Devotion”
(Also, there is an android “Google Blogger” app you can download to read
them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and UPDATES
- ·
Peyton
– 17-year old granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael, a professional dancer for 14
years has just broken her food and is devastated that she can’t compete in
dance completions and feels she is letting her teams down. She will be in a boot for 6 weeks. Please pray for complete healing, peace and
patience while she heals.
- · UPDATE – Fires in Australia being contained, finally - but no rain in sight. Many fires continue. Pray for the firefighters, those caring for those seeking shelter, for those suffering from and in the path of the fires, for those who have lost everything, the animals and the tragedy that accompanies this. Please pray for God’s mercy on this dry and sunburnt, burning land and that His people will rise up and show their extraordinary love and compassion at this time!
- · URGENT -USA - Pray the Lord would demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting ways during these times of unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone. Let the truth of God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding, Bible-based values.
- · Chris H – recently lost his sister (the last of his family) and will be facing his first Christmas without her. Please hold him up with prayers as he walks through this time of change and pain.
- · Savannah – fifteen-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, is suffering from a psychological disorder that is difficult to treat and could lead to very serious consequences. She NEEDS all the prayers that can be said on her behalf.
- · Christine’s husband – broke his arm and wrist and is home recovering. Pray during this time that the Lord will speak to him through his loving wife and that they will have a Christ-centred relationship and family.
- · Doris (my second mom) – celebrated her 101st birthday 22 December. She is growing frail and sleeping more and deeply now. Pray for Patti, her daughter, as she remains so faithful in sacrificing time to demonstrate God’s love to her precious mother. Pray for Freddy, Doris’ son that he will be there with her more. Doris (and her husband, Owen, now waiting for Doris in Heaven) both prayed faithfully to bring me to the foot of the Cross from age 12.
- · SJ – as he struggles with circumstances he did not anticipate. Pray for his willingness to grow through this dark time and for wisdom of his counsellors. Pray for his ability to rest and forgive himself.
- · Lachlan –Has completed his seminary studies and now urgently needs to find housing for himself and his three children.
- · Paul –Pray for his ongoing resilience and that the Lord would allow him to find a role. He’s been unemployed since 2010. Most of all, pray his heart melts enough for the Truth to touch him where it hurts. Pray for my wisdom and patience as he stays here.
- · Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John -- a Proverbs 31 woman. Pray she enjoy precious time with John and that her heart is strong for her Mom.
- · Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken, and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
- · Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role to satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
- · Me – Please pray for the Lord to provide a new project for me.
