“Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who linger long over wine, those who go
to taste [consume] mixed
wine.
“Do not look on the wine when it
is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly; at the last it
bites like a serpent and stings like a viper.
Your eyes will see strange things and your mind will utter perverse
things. And you will be like one who
lies down in the middle of the sea or like one who lies down on the top of a
mast.” Proverbs
23:29-34
“And do not get drunk with wine,
for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,” Ephesians
5:18
It is not a surprise that we can
be way-laid and distracted, diverted from life when we allow any chemical to
consume us. The writer of this Proverb
captured the foolishness of losing control to chemicals so perfectly.
The word ‘dissipation’ refers to
acting outside reality. The Bible does
not tell us anywhere not to drink, but it tells us we must not be foolish and
let drinking overtake our senses.
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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Those in the path of Hurricane Dorian
– The Lord controls the
weather and His might is mightier than any storm. It is times like this that helps remind us. Pray for the Bahamas,
where the death toll is near 80 people. Pray for those who remain in the path of the
hurricane. Especially pray for the
strength and resolve of the emergency workers and those who will help people
rebuild their lives.
- ·
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.
- ·
Fred – for travelling mercies and new insights as he begins a journey by car
across the USA.
- ·
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 - (also called Ray Sr.) recently diagnosed
with cancer, going through chemo and radiation.
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, recovering
from septicaemia, a blood clot and gall stones 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.
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