“Concerning Damascus, ‘Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have
heard bad news; they are disheartened.
There is anxiety by the sea, it cannot be calmed. Damascus has become helpless; she has turned
away to flee, and panic has gripped her; distress and pangs have taken hold of
her like a woman in childbirth.
“’How the city of praise has not been deserted, the town of My joy! Therefore, her young men will fall in her
streets, and all the men of war will be silenced in that day,’ declares the
Lord of hosts. ‘I will set fire to the
wall of Damascus, and it will devour [consume] the fortified towers of Ben-hadad.’” Jeremiah 49:23-27
Although God chose Israel for a special purpose, He loves all people and
wants all to come to Him. However, because God is holy and pure He will not tolerate sin. His judgments are not based on prejudice and
a desire for revenge, but on fairness and justice, impartial – He judges
everyone equally by the same standard.
In Jeremiah, God is detailing His disappointment with many of the nations
surrounding His chosen people, warning them of what the future holds for them
unless they repent and come to Him. This
is His same appeal today that all would come to saving faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ!
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 and some UPDATES too!
- ·
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.
- ·
UPDATE
- Scott – Scott’s wife
abandoned him and his two children Sophia (10) and Grady (8) a couple of years
ago and he has proved to be a caring and loving single father to them. Recently, he began dating a wonderful
Christian woman and is very happy.
Please continue to pray he seeks the Lord for himself and his children.
- · Yalawe – diagnosed with lymphoma and who has been under various and vigorous treatment for nearly a year now, returns to the hospital for more surgery this week (15 October). Please pray for his full recovery and that his health providers and family would be extra gentle with him.
- ·
Jen – my sweet friend in the UK— recovering
from the loss of her beloved companion dog, Honey and a variety of health
challenges. Pray she rests well and that
her health care providers are skilful, wise and compassionate. Pray also for her neighbour, Pat who has been like a sister to her during this
difficult time.
- · SJ – as he struggles with circumstances
he did not anticipate. Pray for his
willingness, for wisdom of his counsellors as he wanders through this dark
time. Pray for his ability to rest and forgive himself.
- ·
Annette and Lyle – Pray for travelling
mercies as they begin the next phase of their wonderful lives together and for
good health and a love that continues to bind them and their family together.
- ·
UPDATE
- 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 and enjoy a new season of serving her husband.
- ·
UPDATE
Sarah – Her mother thanks you for your faithful prayers. She is still wandering around looking for
herself and trying to avoid family. Pray
the Lord grabs her hand and brings her back to reality soon and that her family
trusts the Lord more to know He has a plan for her.
- · Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just
broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
- ·
UPDATE
- Adrian - (Julia’s son now 8 years old and in 3rd
grade) Is in a special program at school for 1/2 days but refuses to do any
work involving writing/ spelling or learning new things from his teachers.
Still displaying some symptoms of autism.
- · Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role that
will satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
- · UPDATE Robin - age 52, completed breast cancer treatment and seems to be doing well. She is thankful for your prayers and asks you to continue praying for full recovery and for blessings for those who are supporting her.
- · UPDATE Robin - age 52, completed breast cancer treatment and seems to be doing well. She is thankful for your prayers and asks you to continue praying for full recovery and for blessings for those who are supporting her.
- ·
UPDATE - Patti’s Best Friend – earlier this year lost both her
parents within six months after years of caring for them. Pray her life begins to settle and that she
focuses now on her own family and that she and her husband enjoy a few weeks in
Florida together.
- ·
UPDATE
- Julia – (Patti’s daughter)
now teaching half-time to ensure her physical and emotional health (still
dealing with symptoms from a concussion over a year ago). It gives her more time to be with her two
children (ages 5 and 8), both of whom have challenges. Pray for her strength, patience and resolute
heart as she helps her children grow up.
- · Me – Will continue to lead the Bible study at work as long as the Lord allows on Thursday afternoons. There are a variety of individuals who attended and all with a hunger to learn more about God’s Word! Pray for my wisdom to share the Word for His glory.
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