“And
in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and
keeping watch over their flock by night.
And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of
the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
“And
the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of
a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David
there has been born for you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you; you will
find a baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger.’
“And
suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God and saying, ‘Glory t God in the highest, and on earth peace among
men with whom He is pleased.” Luke 2:8-14
Ever
notice how something repeated and familiar loses its original impact? Here is a passage we have all heard. Some of us have heard it recited or sung
every year or even been part of a Halleluiah choir, where we must memorise the
words and rehearse them until the sound is perfect. boring and tedious. So today, take a deep breath and read them
over slowly and think about what they meant to every individual in the world
and what they mean for you!
“Restore
to me the joy of Thy salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.” Psalm 5112
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. My statement of faith is found here: 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 UPDATES
- URGENT
-USA - Pray 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.
- UPDATE - FIRES
IN AUSTRALIA – continuing to struggle through
historic ‘dust bowl’ droughts, Australia is now battling seemingly
never-ending fires. The loss of
dwellings, animals and the tragedy that accompanies this, continues. Please pray for God’s mercy on this dry
and sunburnt and burning land!
- Chris H – suddenly lost his sister (the last
of his family) last Sunday. Please
hold him up with prayers as he walks through this time of change and
pain.
- Savannah – fifteen-year-old granddaughter of
Cliff and Beth, is suffering from a psychological disorder that is
difficult to treat and could lead to very serious consequences. She NEEDS all the prayers that can be
said on her behalf.
- Christine’s husband – broke his arm and wrist and is home
recovering. Pray during this time
that the Lord will speak to him through his loving wife and that they will
have a Christ-centred relationship and family.
- Doris (My Second Mom) – will be 101 on 22 December
– is back to her enthusiastic-for-the-Lord self. Pray for Patti, her daughter, as she
remains so faithful in sacrificing time and making the effort to always
demonstrate God’s love to her precious mother. Doris (and her husband, Owen, now
waiting for Doris in Heaven) both prayed faithfully to bring me to the
foot of the Cross from age 12.
- 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 to grow through this dark time and for wisdom of his
counsellors. Pray for his ability
to rest and forgive himself.
- Deepak – thanks you for
your prayers and has seen the Lord’s hand in his life in many new
ways. His business is growing and
now he needs time to consider his next steps. Pray he stays close to the Lord in all
his busyness.
- 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 –Pray for his ongoing resilience
and that the Lord would allow him to find a role. He’s been unemployed since 2010. 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 stays here.
- UPDATE - Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John is
unwell and resting at home. A
Proverbs 31 woman, who needs strength, energy and the ability to
prioritise with grace and resolve. Pray
she grows in confidence and learns that ‘no’ is a perfectly acceptable
response. Pray she enjoy precious
time with John.
- 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 to
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.
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