“For they sow the wind and
they reap the whirlwind. The standing
grain has no heads; it yields no grain.
Should it yield, strangers would swallow it up. Israel is swallowed up; they are now among
the nations like a vessel in which no one delights.
“For they have gone up to
Assyria like a wild donkey all alone; Ephraim has hired lovers. Even through they hire allies among the
nations, now I will gather them up; and they will begin to diminish because of
the burden of the king of princes.
“ … For Israel has forgotten
his Maker and built palaces; and Judah has multiplied fortified cities, but I will
send a fire on its cities that it may consume its palatial dwellings.” Hosea 8:7-8, 14
Have you have ever watched or
helped a child learn to take their first steps alone? There is nothing more delightful! As they increasingly find their balance and
build their confidence, they grow more independent.
Where they were safe before, now they wander
-- many times unwatched -- into places of danger and risk. Parents works to keep them safe and must
discipline the child for their own good when they wandered too far.
It reminds me of God, as He
watched His beloved chosen people wander into peril and turn their back on
Him. He is still working to protect and
grow our strength in Him. It is
important to remember He always acts for our good and His ultimate glory, no
matter how frustrating things become for us as we learn.
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
- · USA – trans-continental storms are pounding the USA creating a very dangerous environment. Pray for the safety and patience of those trapped in these challenging situations. Pray also 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.
- · 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.
- · 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.
- · 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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