“Praise
the Lord!
Praise
the Lord from the heavens;
Praise
Him in the heights!
Praise
Him, all His angels;
Praise
Him, all His hosts!
Praise
Him, sun and moon;
Praise
Him, all stars of light!
“Praise Him, highest heavens,
and the waters that are above the heavens!
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded, and they were
created. He has also established them
forever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away.
“Praise
the Lord from the earth,
sea
monsters and all deeps;
Fire
and hail, snow and clouds’
Stormy
wind, fulfilling His word;
Mountains
and all hills;
Fruit
trees and all cedars;
Beasts
and all cattle;
Creeping
things and winged fowl;
Kings
of the earth and all peoples;
Princes
and all judges of the earth;
Both
young men and virgins;
Old
men and children.
“Let them praise the name of
the Lord, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and
heaven. And He has lifted up a horn for His
people. Praise for all His godly ones;
even for the sons of Israel, a people near to Him.
“Praise
the Lord!”
Psalm
148
As 2019 ends, it is time to
praise the Lord for His wisdom, glory, patience, kindness, power, gentleness, creation,
awareness, plan, compassion, provision, faithfulness, empathy, guidance,
holiness, blessings -- and most of all His love.
His love can never be fully
understood -- only trusted in. This
trust is by the measure of faith He provides as He works and wills for His glory
and our good.
His purpose for our lives is to continue
to grow us into the image of His beloved Son, Jesus Christ so others -- who do
not know Him -- will be drawn to seek Him.
Let the New Year bring us closer to Him and to those He sends into our
lives to build our love and understanding.
My present to you, dear
friend
and those who know or
seek for Christ:
Click on the
picture or copy and pasteThis link
into your browser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paOjgZZDads
or search YouTube for ‘The Chosen Special Christmas Episode’
or search YouTube for ‘The Chosen Special Christmas Episode’
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: My statement of faith: 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
- ·
Peyton
– 17-year old granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael, a professional dancer for 14 years
has just broken her food and is devastated that she can’t compete in dance
completions and feels she is letting her teams down. She will be in a boot for 6 weeks. Please pray for complete healing, peace and
patience while she heals.
- · UPDATE – Fires in Australia being contained, finally - but no rain in sight. New Year’s Eve day will be oppressively hot and windy. Sydney is a tinderbox. Pray they fireworks are postponed until the danger is passed. Many fires continue. Pray for the firefighters, those caring for those seeking shelter, for those suffering from and in the path of the fires, for those who have lost everything, the animals and the tragedy that accompanies this. Please pray for God’s mercy on this dry and sunburnt, burning land and that His people will rise up and show their extraordinary love and compassion at this time!
- · 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.
- · Chris H – recently lost his sister (the last of his family) and will be facing his first Christmas without her. 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) – has had a wonderful 101 birthday - she is growing frail and sleeping more and deeply now. Pray for Patti, her daughter, as she remains so faithful in sacrificing time to demonstrate God’s love to her precious mother. Pray for Freddy, Doris’ son that he will be there with her more. 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.
- · 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.
- · Lachlan –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.
- · Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John -- a Proverbs 31 woman. Pray she enjoy precious time with John and that her heart is strong for her Mom.
- · 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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