CAN'T LIVE WITH GOD

“Now I will arise’, says the Lord, ‘Now I will be exalted, now I will be lifted up.  You have conceived chaff, you will give birth to stubble; My breath will consume you like a fire.  The peoples will be burned to lime, like cut thorns which are burned in the fire.  You who are far away, hear what I have done; and you who are near, acknowledge My might.’

“Sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling has seized the godless.  Who among us can live with the consuming fire?  Who among us can live with continual burning? 

“He who walks in righteousness and speaks with sincerity, he who rejects unjust gain and shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe; he who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking upon evil; he will dwell on the heights, his refuge will be the impregnable rock; his bread will be given him, his water will be sure.”  Isaiah 33:11-16

The sinners Isaiah was talking with realised they couldn’t live in the presence of the holy God because He is like a fire that consumes evil.  Only those who walk righteously and speak what is right can live with God. 

The examples we can use to demonstrate our righteousness and uprightness:  Don’t extort or bribe others.  Stay away from gossip.  Do not look on evil.  Be honest and fair in our relationships.  All these behaviours help others wonder what is different about us in a world that has, for the most part, lost the plot.  God supplies our needs.

“So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13

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

• ·        Gary McQ – goes in for a catherization on this Thursday before the finalise the decision for 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 he holds the hand of his Saviour.  Pray the Lord guides the hands of the surgeons and other health carers to repair his physical heart.
• ·        Michael – his interview went well.  No decision was made yet.  Much to consider.   Pray the Lord guides him to the choice best for his family and future.
• ·        Fred – has returned home safely from his trek across the USA with new insights and determinations.
• ·        New Life Art Show – Please pray for this event (from October 9-12) hosted by the Jesus Club to support God’s work in people with intellectual disabilities.
• ·        Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
• ·        Tracey – after nearly three years of helping to lead a project, this will be Tracey’s last week.  Please pray for her continued grace and that she decides well on her next step.
• ·        Ray’s Dad -  (Ray Sr.) struggling through the aftermath of cancer treatment.  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. 
• ·        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.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE

THIS WAY! HURRY!

“Return to Him from whom you have deeply defected, O sons of Israel.  For in that day every man will cast away his silver idols and his gold idols, which your sinful hands have made for you as a sin. 

“And the Assyrian will fall by the sword not of man, and a sword not of man will devour [consume] him.  So he will not escape the sword, and his young men will become forced labourers. 

“’His rock will pass away because of panic, and his princes will be terrified at the standard,’ declares the Lord, whose fire is in Zion and whose furnace is in Jerusalem.” Isaiah 31:6-9

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.’” John 14:6

There is so much going on in our lives.  So many things to do.  So many decisions.  So many directions to go, choices to make.  So little time and too many distractions. 

No wonder you may feel exhausted.  Perhaps it is a perfect time to stop and consider the direction you are going, what you are pursuing and most of all, who you are following.

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

• ·        Gary McQ – goes in for a catherization on this Thursday before the finalise the decision for 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 he holds the hand of his Saviour.  Pray the Lord guides the hands of the surgeons and other health carers to repair his physical heart.
• ·        Michael – his interview went well.  No decision was made yet.  Much to consider.   Pray the Lord guides him to the choice best for his family and future.
• ·        Fred – has returned home safely from his trek across the USA with new insights and determinations.
• ·        New Life Art Show – Please pray for this event (from October 9-12) hosted by the Jesus Club to support God’s work in people with intellectual disabilities.
• ·        Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
• ·        Tracey – after nearly three years of helping to lead a project, this will be Tracey’s last week.  Please pray for her continued grace and that she decides well on her next step.
• ·        Ray’s Dad -  (Ray Sr.) struggling through the aftermath of cancer treatment.  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. 
• ·        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.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE

WEAKEND ASSIGNMENT: HOW TO DEVELOP PATIENCE!

For this Weakend Assignment 

set aside one hour.

Gather a notebook, your Bible 

and be at your computer.

The video below is 47 minutes long.

It features Patricia Shire speaking

At Moody Bible Institute 

Founders Weekend 2014.

Click the video below or cut and paste 

the link into your browser,

listen and take notes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tacS9qKgZw

You will not regret one moment.

Father, I pray you will use this video lesson

For your purposes in the hearts

Of Your precious child.

In Jesus name, Amen!

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

• ·        Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery (quadruple valve replacement) soon.  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.
• ·        Michael – will have an important interview on this Thursday.   Pray the Lord guides him to the choice best for his family and future.
• ·        Fred – has returned home safely from his trek across the USA with new insights and determinations.
• ·        New Life Art Show – Please pray for this event (from October 9-12) hosted by the Jesus Club to support God’s work in people with intellectual disabilities.
• ·        Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
• ·        Tracey – after nearly three years of helping to lead a project, this will be Tracey’s last week.  Please pray for her continued grace and that she decides well on her next step.
• ·        Ray’s Dad -  (Ray Sr.) struggling through the aftermath of cancer treatment.  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. 
• ·        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.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE

REPETITION - REPETITION - REPETITION

“Or let him rely on My protection, let him make peace with Me, let him make peace with Me.’  In the days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will blossom and sprout, and they will fill the whole world with fruit. 

“’Like the striking of Him who has struck them, has He struck them?  Or like the slaughter of His slain, have they been slain?  You contended with them by banishing them, by driving them away.  With His fierce wind He has expelled them on the day of the east wind. 

“’Therefore through this Jacob’s iniquity will be forgiven’ and this will be the full price of the pardoning of his sin:  When he makes all the altar stones like pulverised chalk stones; when Asherim and incense altars will not stand. 

“’For the fortified city is isolated, a homestead forlorn and forsaken like the desert; there the calf will graze and there it will lie down and feed on [consume] its branches.” Isaiah 27:5-10

In the Bible, you may notice places where words or phrases are repeated.  This was the way those who were speaking / writing emphasised something that was important.  Any time you see this, pay particular attention to what is being said!

[Jesus speaking] “’Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.  I am the bread of life.  Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and died.  This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 

“’I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I give for the life of the world is My flesh.’” John 6:47-51

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

• ·        Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery (quadruple valve replacement) soon.  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.
• ·        Michael – will have an important interview on this Thursday.   Pray the Lord guides him to the choice best for his family and future.
• ·        Fred – has returned home safely from his trek across the USA with new insights and determinations.
• ·        New Life Art Show – Please pray for this event (from October 9-12) hosted by the Jesus Club to support God’s work in people with intellectual disabilities.
• ·        Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
• ·        Tracey – after nearly three years of helping to lead a project, this will be Tracey’s last week.  Please pray for her continued grace and that she decides well on her next step.
• ·        Ray’s Dad -  (Ray Sr.) struggling through the aftermath of cancer treatment.  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. 
• ·        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.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE

CLOSE THE DOOR

“O Lord, Thy hand is lifted up yet they do not see it.  They see Thy zeal for the people and are put to shame.  Indeed fire will devour [consume] Thine enemies.  Lord Thou will establish peace for us, since Thou hast also performed for us all our works.  O Lord our God, other masters besides Thee have ruled us; but through Thee alone we confess Thy name …

“ … Come, my people, enter into your rooms, and close your doors behind you; hide for a little while, until indignation runs its course.  For behold, the Lord is about to come out from His place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; and the earth will reveal her bloodshed, and will no longer cover her slain.” Isaiah 26:11-13, 20-21

[Jesus teaching] “’I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved ….’” John 10:9a

This life is but a vapour -- like the fog that rises in the morning -- ever so short.  God promised He will return to judge the earth.  Those who have refused the Father’s gracious offer -- those who have turned away from the hope of His sacrifice will have no place to hide.  Only His children will be hidden securely behind the door of His precious, unfailing and ultimate protection.  There is no other hope. 

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.)

Today, I'm putting up all the prayer requests.  If you are a prayer warrior and would like to receive the entire prayer list and / or add to it or update one of your prayer requests, please send an email to:   darlenerichard@gmail.com 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

• ·        Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery (quadruple valve replacement) soon.  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.
• ·        Michael – will have an important interview on this Thursday.   Pray the Lord guides him to the choice best for his family and future.
• ·        Fred – has returned home safely from his trek across the USA with new insights and determinations.
• ·        New Life Art Show – Please pray for this event (from October 9-12) hosted by the Jesus Club to support God’s work in people with intellectual disabilities.
• ·        Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
• ·        Tracey – after nearly three years of helping to lead a project, this will be Tracey’s last week.  Please pray for her continued grace and that she decides well on her next step.
• ·        Ray’s Dad -  (Ray Sr.) struggling through the aftermath of cancer treatment.  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. 
• ·        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.

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE

• ·        Peter Frith – Works as part of Anglicare as the sole Christian chaplain at a special hospital.  The work is very lonely and challenging.  Pray for his encouragement, hope and that our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work with Peter.
• ·        St Marks Anglican Church Northbridge - Please pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and for those who worship there regularly.  Pray their hunger for God’s Word grows.  Pray for strength, wisdom and healing rest, for those who serve there:  Simon Flinders, Pat O'Keeffe, Kathy Notley, Anne Penny, Barry and Jo and their families.
• ·        Lachlan – pray for his strength and stamina as he finishes his seminary studies.  Thank the Lord for his enthusiasm for God’s Word!
• ·        Jenny S –Bible teacher - for energy and good health, wisdom and time for reflection.
• ·        Scripture classes in Australian Schools – Australia is a secular country, yet God has ensured -- thus far -- that they have the freedom to hold Scripture classes in the schools during regular school hours!  It seems some resistance is beginning to grow, so it is critical to pray this continues.  It is a great hope for Australia.
• ·        Bible schools and seminaries in Australia and around the world – Pray they never compromise the truth of the Bible.
• ·        Jim and Elaine –They need your prayers for a new work they are doing in New Zealand and Fiji (heavily Muslim).  Thank you Lord, for allowing Elaine to be ordained to strengthen her work.  Pray they find joy, time and energy to see the fruits of their labours.  To learn more of their ministry go to https://tlcwhk.com
• ·        Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ in The Philippines) – Isaias continues to travel and disciple new Bible teachers and leaders.  Pray for him, his family and their expanding ministries, especially for the growing women’s ministry:  Focus on the Heart.  Pray for their safety and travelling mercies.  This ministry gives so much to so many for so little.  To learn more:  http://www.afciworld.org (Top of page:  "Where We Work” > “Asia-Pacific” > "Philippines").
• ·        Doug McIntosh - an invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study -- has multiple myelomas.  Has retired from full-time ministry.  Please pray for him, his family and the church he has worked so faithfully in, Cornerstone Bible Church, in Lilburn Georgia.
• ·        Audley – please pray for this faithful Bible teacher who has a weekly radio program to spread the Good News in Florida.  Pray for his sustained good health and faithfulness to the Word. 
• ·        Buddy & Susan –Please continue to pray for their needs and the harvest from their labours.  They were one of the first families who welcomed me to Australia; and amazing Christian teachers.
• ·        Kevin and Sandy Currell (in Melbourne) -- Kevin has a wonderful ministry in teaching, in words and images with creating Christian resources.  Please visit his site:  https://www.kevincurrell.com/ to learn more.
• ·        Jo and Steve - for their loving example of Christian life and devotion.  May their love flourish under His guidance as they continue their work in Christchurch New Zealand.
• ·        Stu and Jo and children, Laura and Jason – Pray for this devoted-to-the-Lord-Jesus-Christ family who are all involved in full-time ministry in New Zealand.  Keep them strong, healthy and resolute.
• ·        The Catholic Church and the Pope, who needs our prayers that he will always remain uncompromising to the Word of God and that he always puts Jesus first in his life and decisions.

PRAY FOR THE WORLD

• ·        USA President Donald Trump – It is our responsibility as Christians to remember God has a plan through this man.  If you doubt the importance of his appointment, just look at how much antagonism there is against him – surely Satan is NOT happy and means to thwart God’s plan.  Pray someone helps President Trump understand the true meaning of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and that he will have someone to regularly disciple him in the Truth of the Bible. 
• ·        North Korea, Iran, China and Russia – Pray God’s hand is apparent to all, as He works out His will for these countries.  Pray for God’s people to grow and rise up in these lost and lonely lands.
• ·        The World – Pray for God's mercy as unrest around the globe increases, and that our Father will bring comfort and calm to His children.  Pray for Bible-based Christians scattered across the globe to be kept safe and trusting.  Help them rest in the Lord and trust that what happens in our world is all part of our loving, that His people are prepared to share the Good News when asked.
• ·        That the Lord's hand gives strength and grace to all who read these devotions.  That His mighty works will be worked out in each life for His purposes and glory in surprising and wonderful ways!
• ·        For Christ-centred, Bible-based revival in the USA and religious freedom for Christians wherever they may be.
• ·        Pray for the growing number of homeless and displaced people -- the result of greed, wars and famine around the world. 
• ·        Praise the Lord and pray for the many individuals in Israel, Japan, Peru, Luxembourg, Sweden, Russia, USA, Poland, UK, France, Australia, UAE (!), Germany, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Ireland, American Samoa, Brazil, Ukraine, Estonia, Singapore, China, India and Alaska who are regularly reading the WeakDay Devotion on-line.  The blog seems to be gathering an audience in unexpected and mysterious geographic locations.

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING

• ·        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 continued strength, grace as she must live through this time.  Thank You, Lord that Fred was there as her friend.  Pray for his wisdom and warmth as he reaches out to comfort her and help share this time with her.
• ·        Toron – Thank you for praying.  He is now a high school graduate.  It was a challenge for him in many ways.  His birthday is in a few days.  Thank you for continuing to pray that he does not lose momentum.   
• ·        Adrian - (Julia’s son now 8 years) no longer displaying the many symptoms of autism.  Finishing 2nd grade as a well-behaved student, participating in class and enjoying chess club, soccer and cooking lessons! (As long as he takes his medication.)
• ·        Scott - started a new job. Praise the Lord.  Thank you for praying for him.  Please continue your prayers for him to seek a relationship with the Lord for himself and his children.
• ·        Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John.  A Proverbs 31 woman, who need strength, energy and the ability to prioritise with grace and resolve.  Pray she will grow in confidence to say ‘no’ sometimes.
• ·        Christine – thank you for holding her up as she grows in the strength of her faith.
• ·        David R – Feeling better and enjoying the company of his little Yorkie pup, Sparky.  Pray for wisdom in his new health carers and for his patience.  Surely the hand of the Lord is not short in any of our lives and still works in ways we cannot understand.  Pray David will rest in the Truth of the Gospel message.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS

• ·        Jen – my sweet friend in the UK—just had her birthday and is still needing prayer as she recovers septicaemia, a blood clot and gall stones.  She needs rest and skilful, wise health care providers.  Pray for her neighbour, Pat and the continuing good 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.  
• ·        Dale – Pray for his bodily healing, that doctors do not overprescribe for his pain, for restoration of a lifetime friendship and, most of all, for clarity of Salvation.
• ·        My brother, Tim – Pray Tim continues to be wise and patient in managing his COPD (chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease) and arthritis.  Pray his doctors are attentive, wise and compassionate.  Pray for Barb, his wife, for her strength and compassion and thank you, Father, for growing stronger daily in their lives every day so they can share You with others.
• ·        Robin age 52, receiving radiation treatment after a lumpectomy for breast cancer.  Pray for her strength and for those who are supporting her.  
• ·        Sue Furbee and husband, Sam – remain hopeful they will see positive benefits from the stem-cell procedure for her cancer complications.  It could take up to six months.  Pray especially for Sue’s patience during recovery and that Sam continues to encourage and support her through their journey. 
• ·        Len Carbone – (58 years old).  Pray he wakes to the message of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus.  Had brain tumour surgery (2002) on disability since.  He has very few friends (it is difficult for people to care for him because of the effects from his condition).  Has lost both parents (who provided support) and has two older brothers and a granddaughter (Callilah) who no longer want to visit him. All he has left is an empty house (in bad repair), a car and cell phone -- no Internet or TV. 
• ·        Two of Tim’s Friends – One man is in hospital now awaiting a life-saving liver transplant.  A second man, also in hospital, may lose his leg after two or three knee-replacement surgeries have become infected from an accident several years ago.
• ·        Liriel - chronically ill (kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis) and often in pain.  Feeling a bit better lately since she’s now free from opioids.  Pray for her comfort and that she can find some joy in each day.
• ·        Uncle Dwight (93 and Doris only brother).  Pray for the Lord's will in his life.  He is an ordained pastor and knows the Lord. He is also the Grandpa of Sarah who we have been praying for.
• ·        Aunt Donna - with dementia. Please pray for her daughters so they can care for her best.

PRAYERS SPECIFICALLY FOR SALVATION

• ·        DB's father - (86 years) pray his heart opens to Christ.  He is an avowed – and boastfully-proud – atheist.
• ·        Scott – his wife abandoned him and left their two children behind Sophia (9) and Grady (7).  He is proving to be a wonderful single father.  Pray the Lord touches his heart soon and that the Lord will take special care of the children now. 
• ·        Robin Hopcroft - her brother asks we pray for her safety, that she learns of and understands the saving grace of Jesus and that her life becomes filled with the life-changing love of the Lord.
• ·        Careena’s brother - to finally realise the deep affection Jesus has for him and that as he struggles with life that he will come to understand and accept Jesus’ loving and gracious sacrifice for him.
• ·        Christine’s husband – that she will be strong, yet graceful; and that her husband will turn to the Lord by the example of her quiet and gentle, loving spirit and that they will have a Christ-centred relationship and family.
• ·        Denny Scheffler -- an old friend of my brother who was in a serious auto accident a few years ago.  His life is so difficult and empty.  Pray Tim has opportunity to share the Gospel with him and wisdom to know how to help him.
• ·        Jenny - Recently lost her husband and needs comfort, strength and true answers in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ.

ONGOING WORK-RELATED

• ·        Chris - That he will set aside time to pray and consider the many choices he has now and that the Lord will guide him in the best use of his days, as interest in his musical group grows.  Keep all members of the band professional and focused; and that You bless it as You see best.
• ·        Carla, Paul, David and Matthew – that they continue to focus on God’s Word and that the Lord restores balance for them all. 
• ·        Paul –Still looking for work (since 2010).  Pray for his ongoing resilience and that the Lord would allow him to be successful with a role.  I know the Lord is watching over him because of your prayers.  Most of all, pray his heart melts enough for the Truth to touch him where it hurts.  Pray for my wisdom and patience as he continues to stay here.
• ·        Deepak – will use wisdom as he prioritises his growing work and that those he is partnering with will treat him with integrity and honour.

ONGOING PRAYER

• ·        Pray for Bun – please pray for a discipler and some Christian friends to come alongside him and that he also finds a good, male, Christian counsellor to help.
• ·        Doris (My Second Mom) - now 100 – is back to her enthusiastic-for-the-Lord self.  Pray for Patti, her daughter, as she remains so faithful in sacrificing time and making the effort to always demonstrate God’s love to her precious mother.  Doris (and her husband, Owen, now waiting for Doris in Heaven) both prayed faithfully to bring me to the foot of the Cross. 
• ·        Those dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian especially in the Bahamas where infrastructure is weak and so many died.  Pray especially pray for those working to help people rebuild their lives.
• ·        Patti’s Best Friend – has now lost both her parents after years of caring for them.  Pray for her comfort and hope in the future.
• ·        Julia – (Patti’s daughter) Julia will get to cut back to half-time teaching position next year, both for her mental health (still dealing with symptoms from her concussions over a year ago) and to be able to be with Micah (5 yrs old) at home after his 1/2 day Kindergarten. (Public school teachers cannot deal with monitoring his Type I diabetes in the same way his preschool teachers could). 
• ·        Sarah - Her mother and brother tried to visit her to invite her to attend her brother's wedding (4 May) but she refused and has now left the trailer where she was living to move to a different state and live with strangers from Craig’s list. 
• ·        Continue to pray for Elea, who lost her beloved to liver cancer.  She loved him through this horrible experience and had so little time with him.  Pray the Lord will shine through the sadness of her loss and that she finds His comfort surrounding her.
• ·        C&A – That God’s love binds them and their family together to face whatever difficulties occur.  That understanding and compassion will prevail.  Thank you, Lord, for letting them be part of my life and Your love to me.  Keep them safe and healthy and reliant on You during this time.
• ·        Please pray for Valerie (and family) whose husband, James (a friend of Jeff and Rachael) passed away earlier this year that she is now stronger in heart and that her love of the Lord deepens. 
• ·        Marvin – a beloved young man who is endeavouring to find himself.  Pray he will stay close to the Lord and not turn aside from the truth of the Truth.  Please give his parents strength and wisdom.
• ·        Hans -Pray for him as he seeks wisdom on his journey of growth; and that wherever he is that he is always surrounded by faithful Christian companions and leaders.
• ·        Elina –Keep her in your prayers to keep her strong as she faces the challenges of being a single mother.  Pray the Lord keeps her and her child safe and gives her new wisdom to stand and watch the Lord battle for her.
• ·        Linda and Ian, DB, PS, RB, JD, Annette and Lyle, S&GS, Carla and Paul, Jeff and Rachael and their wonderful families.  Grateful thanks for their practical support and encouragement over the years.