“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.
“All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John 1:1-5
When I first became a Christian, it was by the power of God’s Word that I had been reading since I was nine years old. It took me a few times reading through the Bible in the next ten years before the Lord found me on my knees at the foot of His gracious cross asking for forgiveness for a short, but poor journey to reach out to Him.
I had journaled since I got my first ‘girl diary’ with a lock and key when I was also about nine. So, it was natural to journal what I was learning by reading God’s Word, even before anyone told me I would benefit by it.
Then, I went to a Bible study one night and was challenged to write portions of Scripture out by hand. Since that time (probably 40+ years) I’ve written out (and typed out) large segments.
The benefits? I can ‘see and hear’ extra value in the words because I’m not just rushing to read through them. What a blessing it is to spend time with God who is the Word.
I challenge you to try it by starting with the above short, five verse passage. As you do, note the verbs (the action words (was, came into being, shines, comprehend)) and see what you discover for yourself!
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning. Darlene
PS: As a regular WeakDay Devotion Prayer Warrior, I need updates please. Also, you may have noticed that I have removed all but the new prayer requests from the web/ blog site. It was getting very long and some of the requests were personal. It will only be available through email now, which you can request by sending an email to me at: darlenerichard@gmail.com
PPS: My statement of faith is found by clicking the following link, or cut and paste the link into your Web browser: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com If you wish to find the WeakDay Devotion online, just do a Google Search for “WeakDay Devotion”. (You can read it on your phone that way, too. Or install the Google Blogger App from the app store.)
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.
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