“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, ‘Come
out of her, my people, that you may not participate in her sins and that you
may not receive of her plagues; for her sins have piled up as high as heaven,
and God has remembered her iniquities.
“’Pay her back even as she has paid and give back
to her double according to her deeds; in the cup which she has mixed, mix twice
as much for her. To the degree that she
glorified herself and lived sensuously, to the same degree give her torment and
mourning; for she says in her heart, ‘I sit as a queen and I am not a widow and
will never see mourning.
“’For this reason, in one day her plagues will
come, pestilence and mourning and famine, and she will be burned up [consumed] with fire; for the Lord God who
judges her sis strong.’” Revelation 18:4-8
It is easy enough to live for the now and not give
thought to what happens at the end of a life.
Many authors, poets and filmmakers have offered their images that vary
from ‘nothingness’ to what they imagine is eternal torment. No one knows what eternal punishment will be
like but it is the certain fate for any who refuse the gift Jesus offers us
all.
It is difficult to believe that anyone could love
us enough to lay down their life in payment for all the bad things we have done
… from sassing our parents, to wishing someone would fall and break a toe to
evil acts with evil intent and hidden consequences.
If you are unsure about your eternal future, here
is a LINK to a short video in this blog that will help you be sure -- and if
you are sure, will help you share with others.
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
(NOTE:
Words underlined have a link embedded to
provide more details)
For
more information, I’m researching and pulling an overview of this for you
at: https://newsaboutcovid19.blogspot.com/
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.
- Today in 29 countries
- 69,280 confirmed cases
- 11,298 in critical condition
- 1,671 reported deaths (all in China except one each in The
Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and France)
- NEW UPDATE - Baby Jolie– 11 months old with meningitis and kidney failure. Has been on dialysis and a respirator. Her breathing tube now removed and she is out of Intensive care. However, they still MAY HAVE TO AMPUTATE her leg. Please continue to pray her leg will be saved, her health carers to have wisdom and compassion, her parents to have patience and peace and that the Lord provides a miracle of healing for this child. Family so grateful for all the prayers.
- NO UPDATE YET - Carla’s sister Jackie –diagnosed with stage four 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 difficult-to-treat, psychological disorder with potential serious consequences. New meds seem to be helping. She has a long recover ahead, but there is progress with this brain injury. Pray for her attitude, wisdom for her health carers, patience for her parents and complete healing.
- 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.
- 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 soon (if you receive the email version with the full prayer list, this is why the format is different.
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