“’Lord, make me to know my end and
what is the extent of my days; let me know how transient I am. Behold, You have made my days as handbreadths,
and my lifetime as nothing in Your sight; surely every man at his best is a
mere breath.
“’Surely every man walks about as
a phantom; surely they make an uproar for nothing; he amasses riches and does
not know who will gather them. And now
Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in
You.
“’Deliver me from all my
transgressions; make me not the reproach of the foolish. I have become mute, I do not open my mouth, because
it is You who have one it.
“Remove Your plague from me;
because of the opposition of Your hand, I am perishing. With reproofs You chasten a man for iniquity;
You consume as a
moth what is precious to him surely every man is a mere breath.’” Psalm 39:4-11
David, as well as his son, Solomon
(writer of Ecclesiastes), understood the vanity of life. We do too.
You don’t have to live long to see how often things swirl around and situations
-- and especially people -- will be there or not, to help you on your journey. The only constant we can ever rely on is God’s
everlasting and faithful love -- despite our pursuit of the vanities of this
life.
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: Please
pray for this ministry. This is the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name to offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. Find my statement of faith by clicking (or cut and
paste this link into your Web browser): https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can
find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search for “WeakDay
Devotion” (Also, there is a “Google
Blogger” App you can download to read them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
- ·
Jackie,
a Christian woman (just lost her husband, her only two daughters within
the last six weeks and her only son two years ago),. Pray for her strength and grace, the love and
understanding of others as she must live through this time. Pray for Fred (her
friend) for wisdom and warmth as he reaches out to comfort her and help share
this time with her.
- ·
Gary McQ – his major heart surgery has been delayed a month. He will have a quadruple valve
replacement. Pray he is surrounded by
family and friends as he goes through this journey. Pray for his strength, courage and for his
heart to be at peace as the Lord guides the hands of the surgeons and other
health carers to repair his physical heart.
- ·
Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to
travel through this journey.
- ·
Tracey – after nearly three years, is losing a role she has enjoyed. She needs our prayers to relax into the
changes upon her.
- ·
Paul – has a serious upper respiratory infection and needs prayers for strength to
recover.
- ·
Ray’s Dad - (also called Ray Sr.) recently diagnosed
with cancer now going through both chemo and radiation to stop the aggressive
spread of the disease. Pray the Lord will
touch Ray Sr.’s heart so he reaches out for the only hand that can save him --
the compassionate Lord Jesus.
- ·
Simon Flinders (my pastor) and family – back from
long-service leave. Pray they pace themselves now that they will
take up their many duties once more and pray for those around them to support
them as never before.
- ·
USA – that the Lord would
demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting way during these times of
unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle
and rest in Him alone. And let the truth
of God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding Bible-based values.
- ·
Jen – my sweet friend in the UK, recovering
from septicaemia, a blood clot and gall stones needs to rest and have skilful and
wise health care providers. Pray for her
neighbour, Pat and the continuing health
of her precious companion dog, Honey.
- ·
Sergio – found a job for now, but it is wearing
him out physically. His diabetes is
presently under control and he’s found a place to live. Thank you for praying and please do not stop.
- · Toron – Thank you for praying. He graduates 29 August and his birthday is a few days later. He is grateful for your prayers, please continue praying for strength, focus and confidence.
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