“Then
I lifted up my eyes again and looked, and behold, there was a flying
scroll. And he said to me, ‘What do you
see?’ And I answered, ‘I see a flying
scroll; its length is twenty cubits and its width ten cubits.’
“Then
he said to me, ‘This is the curse that is going forth over the face of the
whole land; surely everyone who steals will be purged away according to the
writing on one side. I will make it go
forth,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘And it will enter the house of the thief
and the home of the one who swears falsely by My name; an di it will spend the
night within that house and consume it with its timber and stones.’” Zechariah 5:1-4
Zechariah
was one of three prophets sent to the small remnant of God’s chosen people who
had returned to Judah to rebuild the temple and their nation. Zecharia’s message was of encouragement -- not
just to keep building – but to reveal a future of hope far beyond the physical
walls and the contemporary issues they were facing. He detailed the future where a Saviour will come
to rule over all the earth – the true King was coming!
God
knows and CONTROLS the future. We may
never see more than a moment ahead, but we can rest in His wisdom, even as
today seems chaotic and sometimes hopeless.
God is not caught off guard and He alone manages all for our good and
His glory. Keep praying!
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
(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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