THREE FINGERS BACK

[Jophar rebukes Job] “’If you would direct your heart right and spread out your hand to Him, if iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, and do not let wickedness dwell in your tents; Then, indeed, you could lift up your face without moral defect, and you would be steadfast and not fear.

“’For you would forget your trouble, as waters that have passed by, you would remember it.  Your life would be brighter than noonday; darkness would be like the morning.  Then you would trust, because there is hope; and you would look around and rest securely. 

“’You would lie down and none would disturb you, and many would entreat your favour.  But the eyes of the wicked will fall [consume], and there will be no escape for them; and their hope is to breathe their last.’” Job 11:13-20

[Jesus teaching] “’Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?  Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye.’ And behold, the log is in your own eye?  You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.’” Matthew 7:3-5

It is easy to see what is wrong in another person’s life, yet, none of us can see the truth in another’s life.  God is the only perfect and righteous judge of our hearts. 

They say when you point at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you.  Jesus taught the same lesson.  How important it is to be careful of judging anyone.   

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 20^th 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

• ·        El Paso (22 people killed – 27 wounded) and Dayton Ohio (9 dead – 26 wounded)- by random shooters.  Pray for the families and friends affected, the law enforcement officers affected who will be dealing with the ‘alleged’ perpetrators (one was killed the other captured) and for wisdom and compassion for the health care providers (physical and emotional) dealing with those wounded.  Finally, pray these two cities look to the Great Comforter as they begin to recover and heal and that the nation bows the knee to Christ.
• ·        Dale – Pray for his bodily healing, that doctors do not overprescribe for his pain, for restoration of a life-time friendship and, most of all, for clarity of Salvation.
• ·        Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery this week to replace four valves.  Pray family and friends will rally to his side to encourage him.  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.
• ·        Ray’s Dad -  (also called Ray) has been diagnosed with cancer.  Please pray that through this difficult and scary time that the Lord would touch his heart so he reaches out for the only hand that can save him, the compassionate Lord Jesus.
• ·        Simon Flinders (my pastor) and family – now on long-service leave.   Pray for their refreshment and deepening of family bonds.  Pray the family enjoys time to focus on the love of their Saviour and all the gifts and blessings He has provided them.
• ·        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 values.
• ·        Sergio – found a job for now, but it wearing him out physically.  His diabetes is under control and he’s found a place to live.  Thank you for praying and please do not stop.  
• ·        Toron – finishing his high school studies needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and confidence, especially that he will study hard for his final exams  (scheduled for this September.)  .
• ·        Me – The Lord seems to be working out something new in my life right now.  Please pray for my wisdom, TRUST and patience.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE