Monday, March 2, 2020

EMAIL FROM ELAINE



Dear Darlene, having never fasted for more than three days, the call for a 40 day fast is somewhat mind-boggling to me but please give me more information as to purpose and call.  Love Elaine

In Response to Elaine: 

"Behold, I am going to send for many fishermen,' declares the Lord, 'and they will fish for them; and afterwards, I shall send for many hunters and they will hunt them from every mountain and every hill, and from the clefts of the rocks. 

“For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity concealed from My eyes.  And I will first doubly repay their iniquity and their sin, because they have polluted My land; they have filled My inheritance with the carcasses of their detestable idols and with their abominations.'

“O Lord my strength and my stronghold, and my refuge in the day of distress, to Thee the nations will come from the ends of the earth and say, 'Our fathers have inherited nothing but falsehood.  Futility and things of no profit.'  Can man make gods for himself?  Yet they are not gods!

'Therefore, I am going to make them know - This time I will make them know My power and My might; and they shall know that My name is the Lord.'" Jeremiah 16:14-21

“Now learn the parable from the fig tree:  when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door.  Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.  Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words shall not pass away."  Matthew 24:32-35

I received a catalogue selling Christian books yesterday and was amazed at the number of titles and topics covered with slick colours and sales descriptions.  Out of the catalogue dropped a plain paper flyer (isn't it annoying when those things keep dropping out of a magazine you're reading?).  As I went to put it aside, the very contrast of the plain paper to the slick paper made me stop and look at it.

“Do you know there will be a time of prayer with fasting
for 40 days beginning 26 February through 9 April 2020?” 

I was stunned at the simplicity and clarity of the call to participate.  No sales copy here, just hearts united to yearn together before the Throne for God to bring revival to this needy world.  Perhaps it's something God will lay on your heart.  If you're interested in learning more, send me an e-mail.

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.
Latest Update:  Note stats typically updated about five hours from now, but these reflect the changes overnight, my time.

o    Today in 76 countries
o    90,294 confirmed cases
o    7,398 critical condition
o    3,087 reported deaths (all in China except 66 Iran, 52 Italy, 28 S Korea, 7 Cruise Ship, 6 Japan, 6 USA, 3 France, 2 HK, 1 each in Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, San Marino,The Philippines)
  • Scott getting married March 26th, they will be a blended and Blessed couple.  Thank you for praying all these years for him and his children.
  • Baby Jolie– a year old struggling to recover from meningitis and kidney failure.  Still in hospital.  Her leg wound remains a concern and amputation is still a possibility.  She is responding and VERY SLOWLY getting better.  Many hurdles have been crossed with prayer and great Doctors, with several more to cross before she can go home.  (she will need full-time nursing care) but it could be as soon as two weeks.  Praise the Lord.  Family so grateful for all your prayers.
  • Savannah – has a very long road to travel.  The 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 is showing 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. 
  • Fred – is making plans to move from California to Tennessee in the first quarter of 2020.  Pray for his wise attention to details and stamina as he makes this life change.
  • Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role to satisfy her and allow her to grow and share her skills and wisdom.
  • Me – The Lord has provided me with a short, 4-week project.  Thank you for praying.  Please pray He finds a way for my laptop to be fixed soon (if you receive the email version with the full prayer list, the formatting is different (sorry).

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE

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