“Yet I have been the Lord your
God since the land of Egypt; and you were not to know any god except Me, for
there is no saviour besides Me. I cared
for you in the wilderness, in the land of draught. As they had their pasture, they became
satisfied. And being satisfied, their
heart became proud; therefore, they forgot Me.
“So I will be like a lion to
them; like a leopard I will lie in wait by the wayside. I will encounter them life a bear robbed of
her cubs, and I will tear open their chests; there I will also devour [consume]
them like a lioness, as a wild beast would tear them.” Hosea 13:8-10
God indulged Israel and hoped
that love and provision would bind their hearts to obeying His will for them. In this way He could protect them from the
hidden dangers and distractions the world flooded them with. Yet, the people longed to be like those they
saw around them andl God had no choice but to bring them to judgment.
Charles Handy wrote The Age of
Unreason[1]. In it, he tells the story of a frog placed in
a pot of cold water, set on a stove while gentle heat is applied. The frog happily paddles around and by the
time the water is too hot, the strength of the frog to jump out is gone.
Perhaps we too are often distracted
as we tread water in a world that is constantly changing. Without standing on the solid foundation of God’s
Word, our strength to resist diminishes.
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 is 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 - Carla’s sister Jackie – diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Pray for Carla as she rushes to be with her in Canada and for those who love and will support her through this difficult time.
- · Baby Jolie – 11 months old, struggling for life with meningitis and kidney failure. 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.
- · Patti – faithful daughter of Doris, wife of John -- a Proverbs 31 woman. Pray for: her health, strength and wisdom; that she will take quality time to fully refresh; that she focuses on what is pleasing to the Lord and eliminates unnecessary distractions from His will.
- · Audley M – is thankful the Lord sustained his health through 2019 (the first in five years he did not have to be hospitalized). To God be the glory! Thank God that his wonderful radio ministry is now broadcast not only in Florida (where it began), but now also in Virginia, Alabama and Indianapolis as America hungers for true meat!
- · 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. Please pray for Baby Jolie an 11 month old baby struggling for her life right now, she has meningitis and her kidneys aren’t working. They re praying for a miracle and peace for family.
- ·
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.
- · NEW UPDATES – Fires in Australia – MOST CURRENT NEWS - Cooler this morning and some rain fell overnight. Temps expected to reach mid-80s F. Please pray for lots of rain. Over 25 dead and a quarter of a Billion animals lost. Pray for the more-thank 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 tragedy that accompanies this. Please pray for God’s hand of love and compassion is demonstrated by His people as this tragedy continues to burn throughout this dry and sunburnt land!
- · 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.
- · 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.
- · Terri – his recovering from the loss of a 13-year relationship and needs continuing strength as she travels through this time and that the Lord will use this to open her heart to Him.
- · 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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