Where's the Profit?

“’Your words have been arrogant against Me,’ says the Lord.  ‘Yet you say, ‘What have we spoken against Thee?’ 

“’You have said, ‘it is vain to serve God; and what profit is it that we have kept His charge, and that we have walked in mourning before the Lord of Hosts?  So now we call the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up, but they also test God and escape.’” Malachi 3:13-15

Have you noticed how the world is increasingly focused on earnings, wealth and by what goes on in the phoneaverse?  What is not apparently and immediately beneficial and profitable is not good enough to stop and think about.  And the number of people with so much to share who would not entertain the idea of sharing as hoarding is the way.

[Jesus teaching] “’Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.  But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.’” Matthew 6:19-21

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.

·        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 updates.  Please keep praying for her recovery and for Sam’s care and devotion.  For more information and to contribute to the high costs of the procedures visit their GoFundMe page:  https://www.gofundme.com/sue-furbee

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