LIKE THAT FROG

“Hear my prayer, O Lord!  And let my cry for help come to You.  Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my distress; incline Your ear to me; in the day when I call answer me quickly.  For my days have been consumed in smoke, and my bones have been scorched like a hearth. 

“My heart has been smitten like grass and has withered away, indeed, I forget to eat my bread.  Because of the loudness of my groaning my bones cling to my flesh.  I have become like an owl of the waste places.  I lie awake, I have become like a lonely bird on a housetop.”  Psalm 102:1-7

Looking around today the world seems to be ‘hell bend on heading for hell’.  Slowly, like that proverbial frog, who once enjoyed the cool water in the pan he was swimming in - the heat is slowly rising.  The frog moment-by-moment loses more and more strength to struggle to safety. 

When we despair, we must stop and crawl into the protective care of our heavenly Father, whisper our prayers of concern for a world going mad and give Him our sadness and grief.  There is no other way to regain our strength.

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

• ·        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. 
• ·        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, 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.  

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE