God, the Father

“’Do we not all have one father?  Has not one God created us?  Why do we deal treacherously each against his brother so as to profane the covenant of our fathers?’” Malachi 2:10

“Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them, shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits and live? Hebrews 12:9

“for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His offspring.’” Acts 17:28

God is your Father and the Father of us all, in a general sense in that every man and woman was created by God in His image and in an individual sense (consider Psalm 139). 

When you think about it, your existence and ‘creaturehood’ comes from Him being your Father.  When you accept Jesus Christ’s gift of gracious salvation, your relationship begins to grow into an far more intimate relationship as you begin to experience the benefits of trusting Him and drawing closer into His protection, care and love. 

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning.  Darlene

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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS?

·        USA – that the Lord would demonstrate His power in an unexpected and uniting way during these times of unrest and confusion.  Help hearts settle and rest on You alone.

·        Deborah’s sister – this is an unspoken request and urgent.

·        Edna – the wife of the staff evangelist (Philippines Ambassadors for Christ – see below ‘full-time service’) was rushed back to the hospital to be put on dialysis.  They need your prayers for the restoration of her health, the wisdom of the doctors and that the Lord provides for their growing financial needs.

·        Sergio – lost his job and now looking again.  He was recently diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes.  Was living with his brother, but has been asked to move out, leaving him homeless.  

·        Claudio – Has had a disappointing setback and needs prayers for encouragement in his battle with liver cancer.  Pray for his health carers to be compassionate and wise and for Elea, his wife, that she has the extra strength and hope to hold his hand through this.

·        Sue Furbee and husband, Sam – no additional updates but please keep praying for her recovery and for Sam’s care and devotion.  For more information and to make a contribution for the high costs of the procedures visit their GoFundMe page:  https://www.gofundme.com/sue-furbee

·        Buddy & Susan – Father, You know their needs as they travel home to the States for their first furlough in over 20 years.  Guard their health and provide travelling mercies and the kindness of Your special angels along their journey.  Bless them with the warmth and welcome that only family and real friends provide!

·        Toron – finishing his high school studies and needing strength, focus and confidence, especially with maths.