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“Therefore My people go into exile
for their lack of knowledge; and their honourable men are famished, and their
multitude is parched with thirst.
Therefore Sheol has enlarged its throne and opened its mouth without
measure; and Jerusalem’s splendour, her multitude, her din of revelry and the jubilant
within her, descent into it.
“So the common man will be humbled
and the man of importance abased, the eyes of the proud also will be
abased. But the Lord of hosts will be
exalted in judgment. And the holy God
will show Himself holy in righteousness.
Then the lambs will graze as in their pasture, and strangers will eat [consume] in the waste places of the
wealthy.” Isaiah 5:13-17
“All Scripture is inspired by God
and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in
righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good
work.” II Timothy 3:16-17
Do you ever feel like the world
has lost the plot? People dying with
diseases no one knew about before, others shooting people with weapons we could
not imagine previously, waste in mountains as the world moves into the
surprising mode of disposability rather than responsibility.
Where is the hope? Why keep trying? How can we know that anything we do really
makes any difference? Well, the Lord’s
arm is not too short (Isaiah 59:1) and He does not miss anything. Our encouragement and wisdom are in the pages
of His amazing love letter to us! It is
up to us to keep reading it!
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
- ·
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.
- ·
Fred – for travelling mercies and new insights as he begins a journey by car
across the USA.
- ·
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, is losing a role she has enjoyed. She needs our prayers to relax into the changes
upon her.
- ·
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.
- ·
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.
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 & Anna –Bible teachers - 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.
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