“’For behold, I create new heavens
and a new earth; and the former things will not be remembered or come to
mind.’” Isaiah 65:17
“ … that I may know Him and
the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being
conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the
dead. Not that I have already obtained
it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of
that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
“Brethren, I do not regard
myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching
forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the
upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:10-14
“Therefore, if anyone is in
Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things
have come. Now all these things are from
God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of
reconciliation.” II Corinthians 5:17-18
“But according to His promise
we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.”
II Peter 3:13
“Then I saw a new heaven and a
new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is
no longer any sea.” Revelation 21:1
Thanksgiving continues year-round
as we consider together the amazing and faithful provision and patience our
heavenly Father has for us.
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 an android “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.
- · Chris H – just suddenly lost his only sister (the last of his family) last Sunday. Please hold him up with prayers as he walks through this time of change and pain.
- · UPDATE -Yalawe – developed sepsis and they were unable to operate. He is now on antibiotics until he can have the surgery. 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.
- · UPDATE - Lachlan – thanks you for praying for him. He has completed his seminary studies and now urgently needs to find housing for himself and his three children.
- · Paul –Having many interviews this week (has not had work since 2010). Pray for his ongoing resilience and that the Lord would allow him to find something. Most of all, pray his heart melts enough for the Truth to touch him where it hurts. Pray for my wisdom and patience as he continues to stay here.
- · UPDATE - Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John. A Proverbs 31 woman, who needs 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 pray for the Lord to provide a new project for me.
No comments:
Post a Comment