“The
burden of the word of the Lord is against the land of Hadrach, with Damascus as
its resting place (for the eyes of men, especially of all the tribes of Israel,
are toward the Lord). And Hamath also,
which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, though they are very wise.
“For
Tyre built herself a fortress and piled up silver like dust, and gold like the
mire of the streets. Behold, the Lord
will dispossess her and cast her wealth into the sea; and she will be consumed with fire. Ashkelon will see it and be afraid.
Gaza
too will writhe in great pain; also Ekron, for her expectation has been confounded. Moreover, the king will perish from Gaza, and
Ashkelon will not be inhabited. And a
mongrel race will dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the
Philistines.” Zechariah 9:1-6
Zechariah
was called to minister to God’s chosen people as they return to Judah. He shares some reassuring facts of God’s
power despite the disobedience and how the future promises hope and an eternal King.
As
you read Scripture in your quiet times or the excerpts in these devotions, pray
the Holy Spirit helps you understand the ‘burden and blessing’ of the words and
how to apply them today in your life.
The Lord speaks to His children with love and clarity through the living
nature of the Scriptures. That is why so
many surprises are held within it no matter how often you read it! It is so important to focus on reading the
Word!
“For
the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing
as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able
to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
Take
care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who
still prays for you each morning. Darlene
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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
(NOTE:
Words underlined have a link embedded to provide more details)
- Urgent – IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE
CORONA VIRUS – spreading throughout the world and more rapidly than
imagined. Please pray for the
health care workers, those trying to contain the spread and most
importantly those who contract the virus – that they are wise and take
precautions to protect others.
- New – Norm C – had a surgical procedure last Thursday.
Please pray for his recovery, the watchfulness of the health care
providers and his family.
- UPDATE - Scott – Scott’s wife abandoned him
and this two children Sophia (10) and Grady (8) a few years ago. He
has proved to be a caring and loving single father. He is now engaged to a wonderful
Christian woman and they plan to get married in March. Hopefully she can help inspire him to
seek the Lord once again. They are
happy and look forward to their life together. It is so great to see him joyful
again. It has been a long time and
lots of prayers and God has answered those prayers. Thank you. Please
continue to pray he seeks the Lord for himself and his children.
- NEW UPDATE - Baby Jolie – 11 months old, struggling
for life with meningitis and kidney failure. Still in critical
condition – had surgery to remove lots of dead muscle tissue on her leg. Now they wait to see how she will
respond, but at least they did not have to amputate which was the initial
fear. Pray her health carers have
wisdom and compassion, her parents have patience and peace and that the
Lord provides a miracle of healing for this child. ‘GOD is so GOOD. He has got this We keep
praying for complete healing. She
is still battling kidney issues too.
One thing at a time. Please
keep praying. Family so grateful
for all the prayers.
- URGENT - Carla’s sister Jackie – diagnosed
with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and endocrine tumour. She is in severe abdominal pain, with a
blood clot in her pancreas. Pray
for traveling mercies for Carla as she goes to be with her in Canada. Pray for the doctors and health carers
and for those who love and will support her through this difficult time.
- Savannah – 15-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, diagnosed with a
psychological disorder that is difficult to treat and could lead to very
serious consequences. The new meds the doctors tried have helped and
Savannah is doing a little better! She has a very long road ahead! But
progress is happening and with any brain injury GOD and time heals
it. God is giving her a more
positive attitude and that is helping too. Please continue to pray for wisdom for
her health carers, patience for her parents and healing for her.
- Peyton – 17-year old granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael, a
professional dancer for 14 years.
Her foot bone is healing properly, and she is out of the boot. She needs rehab to help with strength
and muscle loss but will be cleared to dance in a couple of weeks. Thanks
for prayers. Pray for complete healing, peace and patience while
she heals.
- UPDATE -
An Overview of the Bushfires in Australia –- The
fires are coming under control. Estimates
of 28 dead and up to a Billion animals lost. Pray for the more-than
2,500 firefighters, those providing care and shelter for those who have
lost everything, and wisdom for those still in the path of the fires, for
mercy on the animals and the ongoing tragedy that accompanies this.
Please pray God’s hand of love and compassion is demonstrated by His
people as this tragedy continues!
- USA President Donald Trump – It is
our responsibility as Christians to remember God has a plan through this
man. If you doubt the importance of his appointment, just look at
how much antagonism there is against him. Surely Satan is NOT happy
and means to thwart God’s plan. Pray someone helps President Trump
understand the true meaning of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,
that he will have a driving hunger to read God’s Word for himself and that
God sends a Bible-believing Christian to regularly disciple him in the
Truth and that God shuts the mouths of the false prophets who circle
around him.
- 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.
- 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) – celebrated
her 101st birthday 22 December. She is growing frail and sleeping
more and deeply now. Thank the Lord for Patti, her faithful
daughter, as she makes time to be with her Mom. Pray Freddy, Doris’
son, does more to help.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
and that my laptop can be fixed quickly.
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