“A writing of Hezekiah king of
Judah after his illness and recovery: I
said, ‘In the middle of my life I am to enter the gates of Sheol; I am to be
deprived of the rest of my years.’ I
said, ‘I will not see the Lord, the Lord in the land of the living; I will look
on man no more among the inhabitants of the world.
“’Like a shepherd’s tent my
dwelling is pulled up and removed from me; as a weaver I rolled up my
life. He cut me off from the loom; from
day until night You make
an end of [consume] me.
“’I composed my soul until
morning. Like a lion – so He breaks all
my bones, from day until night You make an end for me. Like a swallow, like a crane, so I twitter; I
moan like a dove; my eyes look wistfully to the heights; O Lord, I am
oppressed, be my security.’”
Isaiah 38:9-14
When Isaiah visited Hezekiah, the
king was extremely ill. Isaiah brought the
painful news of his impending death and the Bible says Hezekiah immediately
turned his face to the wall and wept and prayed.
No one recorded what those prayers
were about. For me, I always found the
picture of this broken man huddled up against the wall of his bedroom, with
tears in his eyes so very moving and sad.
Yet, God showed mercy and saved
the city from the Assyrians and granted Hezekiah another fifteen years of life.
God is working in all of our lives
for our good and His glory -- even when life seems grim and hopeless. Never hesitate to ask God for radical changes. Be bold and remember how very much He loves
you.
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 – goes in for a catheterization on this Thursday before the
final decision about quadruple valve replacement. 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 he holds the
hand of his Saviour. Pray the Lord
guides the hands of the surgeons and other health carers to repair his physical
heart.
- ·
Michael – his
interview went well. No decision was
made yet. Much to consider. Pray the Lord guides him to the choice best
for his family and future.
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Fred – has returned home safely from his trek across the USA with new insights
and determinations.
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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 of helping to lead a project, this will be
Tracey’s last week. Please pray for her
continued grace and that she decides well on her next step.
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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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