“He who loves money will not be
satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity. When good things increase, those who consume them
increase. So what is the advantage to
their owners except to look on?
“The sleep of the working man is
pleasant, whether he eats little or much; but the full stomach of the rich man
does not allow him to sleep. There is a
grievious evil which I have seen under the sun; riches being hoarded by their
owner to his hurt. When those riches
were lost through a bad investment and he had fathered a son, then there was
nothing to support him.
“As he had come naked from his
mother’s womb, so will he return as he came.
He will take nothing from the fruit of his labour that he can carry in his
hand. This also is a grievious evil –
exactly as a man is born, thus will he die.
So what is the advantage to him who toils for the wind?” Ecclesiastes 5:10-17
The Lord owns all the cattle on a
thousand hills (Psalm 50:10). He made it
all in its own time. He owns it all: your house, your shoes and clothes, every
penny, every loaf of bread, the keys to your house and your house! Just think of it1
It is an easy mistake to build your
confidence and your future in what you think you earned, own and deserve. As Solomon noted throughout Ecclesiastes,
riches is vanity! And as Timothy reminds
us, it is not money that is evil, it is our attitude toward money that can be
our downfall (I Timothy 6:10).
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
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Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery (quadruple valve replacement)
later this month. 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.
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Fred – for travelling mercies and new insights as he begins a journey by car
across the USA.
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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.
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Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to
travel through this journey.
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Tracey – after nearly three years, is losing a role she has enjoyed. She needs our prayers to relax into the
changes upon her.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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