“’Behold,
then, I smite My hand at your dishonest gain which you have acquired and at the
bloodshed which is among you. Can your
heart endure, or can your hands be strong in the days that I will deal with
you? I, the Lord, have spoken and will
act.
“’I will
scatter you among the nations and I will disperse you through the lands, and I
will consume your uncleanness from you.
You will profane yourself in the sight of the nations, and you will know
that I am the Lord.’”
Ezekiel 22:13-15
The people of Israel had poor leadership. God was no longer honoured and was being
erased from the records and the memories of the people. A climate of disrespect for Him (See James
3:1), His word and His tenants were being lost and covered up.
We can relate to this book, because this is what is happening in our
world today, sometimes even with Christian leaders. We are living through a time of unprecedented
attacks by Satan that intend to give us all God-amnesia. But God is patiently waiting for His people
to cry out to Him and return to His path.
It is our responsibility to pray for our leaders that they never
compromise God’s Truth!
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 ways during these times of
unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle
and rest in Him alone. Let the truth of
God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding, Bible-based
values.
- · California Wildfires – so much destruction has happened through these fires.
- · Yalawe – no update. He had his surgery (cancer) on 15 October. Please pray for his full recovery and that his health providers and family would be extra gentle with him.
- · 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.
- · Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just
broken and she needs prayers to travel through this journey.
- · Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role that
will satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
- · Me – Please continue to pray for me as I lead the Thursday Bible study at work. Pray for my humility and wisdom to share the Word for His glory. I will be putting the weekly series on the EspeciallyHis blog site as a resource for others.
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