"Now the Spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded, and he went out to meet Asa and said to him, 'Listen to me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamine; the Lord is with you when you are with him.
"'And if you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. And for many days Israel was without the true God and without a teaching priest and without law.
"'But in their distress, they turned to the Lord God of Israel, and they sought Him, and He let them find Him. And in those times there was no peace to him who went out or to him who came in, for many disturbances afflicted all the inhabitants of the lands.
"'And nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God troubled them with every kind of distress. But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is a reward for your work.'" II Chronicles 15:1-7
[God speaking] "'If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among My people, and My people who are called My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sins, and will heal their land. NOW My eyes shall be open and my ears attentive to the prayer, offered in this place.'" II Chronicles 7:14-15
"Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, that their bodies might be dishonoured among them. -- For this reason, God gave them over to degrading passions; -- And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do these things which are not proper." "Romans 1:24, 26a, 28
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care, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene (who still prays for you each
morning).
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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and UPDATES
(NOTE:
Words underlined have a link embedded to
provide more details)
To serve you in a new way, I’m researching and writing
practical information for you about the pandemic. Please visit:
https://newsaboutcovid19.blogspot.com/
Now declared a
Pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a national emergency by USA
and Australia. Please pray for all
involved, for health care workers, those trying to contain the spread; for
those contagious and for those who contract the virus and for the families who
have lost loved ones. Pray they are wise,
patient and take precautions to protect others.
·
Today
in 195 countries
·
376,818 confirmed cases
·
12,211 critical condition
·
16,328 reported deaths
- Scott – Hopefully the COVID-19 virus is not interrupting
their wedding on March 26th, but our Heavenly Father is working in all
this for the best outcome. 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. Pray she is protected if still in hospital. The fate of her leg is still unknown. She is responding VERY SLOWLY. Pray for her, her parents and her health
care providers. Once home,
hopefully soon, she will need full-time nursing care. 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 detail, stamina and roaring good health as he makes these
life changes.
- Tracey – Pray Tracey finds a new role to satisfy her and allow her to grow
and share her skills and wisdom.
- Me – New project going well.
Thank you for praying (ends 9 April). Pray God will restore my laptop.
PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE
During this time, when the
entire world is struggling to understand this ‘plague’, it is critical that
each of us upholds our Christian leaders.
They will be a very stretched resource for us all. Pray for their safety and strength their
families and most of all, their wisdom to pace themselves.
- Peter
Frith – Works as part of Anglicare
as the sole Christian chaplain at a special hospital. The work is very lonely and challenging. Pray for his encouragement, hope and that
our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work with Peter.
- St
Marks Anglican Church Northbridge - Please pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and
for those who worship there regularly. Pray their hunger for God’s Word grows. Pray for strength, wisdom and healing
rest, for those who serve there: Simon
Flinders, Pat O'Keeffe, Kathy Notley, Anne Penny, Barry and Jo and their
families.
- 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!
- Jenny S – Bible teacher - for energy and good health, wisdom and time for
reflection.
- Scripture
classes in Australian Schools –
Australia is a secular country, yet God has ensured -- thus far -- that
they have freedom to hold Scripture classes in schools during regular
school hours! Some resistance is growing
so it is critical you pray. It is a
great hope for Australia.
- Bible schools and seminaries in Australia and around the
world – Pray they remain true to the Truth of God’s Word in the Bible.
- Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ, the Philippines) carrying
on with their fruitful ministry, seminary, conferences and leadership
forums. Please pray for those
who lead, work, teach and contribute to this ministry. Pray our Father continues to keep these
servants strong, in good health and safe and that they find balance in
their lives. To contribute or/and
learn more, email Isaias Catorce at icatorce@gmail.com
- Jim and Elaine –Pray for the new work they’ve taken on in New Zealand and Fiji
(heavily Muslim). Thank you, Lord,
for allowing Elaine to be ordained to strengthen her work. Pray for their protection and energy,
grant them time for shared joy as a couple and to see the fruits of their
labours To learn more of their
ministry go to https://tlcwhk.com
- Doug McIntosh - an invaluable contributor to my love of
Bible study -- has multiple myelomas. Has retired from full-time ministry. Please pray for him, his family and the
church he has worked so faithfully in, Cornerstone Bible Church, in
Lilburn Georgia.
- Buddy & Susan –Please continue to pray for their needs and
the harvest from their labours. They were one of the first families to
welcomed me to Australia. Amazing
Christian teachers.
- Kevin and Sandy Currell (in Melbourne) -- Kevin has
a wonderful ministry in teaching, in words and images with creating
Christian resources. Please visit
his site: https://www.kevincurrell.com/ to
learn more.
- Jo and Steve - for their loving example of Christian life and devotion. May their love flourish under His
guidance as they continue their work in Christchurch New Zealand.
- Stu and Jo and their children, Laura and Jason. Pray for this devoted and loving pastor and
his wife who continue to serve in New Zealand. Laura has married Joji and they are in
NZ. Jason is studying in the USA. Keep them strong, healthy and resolute
for the Lord.
- The Catholic Church and the Pope, who
needs our prayers that he will grow increasingly hungry for the Word of
God and that he always puts Jesus first in his life and decisions.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS
- My brother, Tim – Pray Tim continues to be wise and patient in
managing his COPD (chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease) and
arthritis. Pray his doctors are
attentive, wise and compassionate.
Pray for Barb, his
wife, for her strength and compassion.
(Thank you, Father for growing their faith and health so they can
share You with others.)
- 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 2019.
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.
- Ray’s Dad - (Ray Sr.) struggling through the challenges of
cancer treatment. Pray the Lord
will touch Ray Sr.’s heart so he reaches out for the only hand that can
save him -- the compassionate Lord Jesus.
- Sergio – found a job for now, but it is wearing him
out physically. His diabetes is
presently under control and he’s found a place to live. Thank you for
praying and please do not stop.
- Gary McQ – seems to be in neutral as the seriousness of
his diseased heart becomes more a focus of his energies. He has started drinking. Pray the Lord sends a wise and strong
counsellor to help him through this fearful time. Pray for assurance of salvation.
- UPDATE – Julia – (Patti’s daughter) has cut her teaching time
by half to better support her physical and emotional health. This now gives her precious time with
her two children (ages 6 and 9), both of whom have challenges. Pray for her strength, patience and
resolute heart as she helps her children grow up.
- Len Carbone – (59 years
old). Pray he wakes to the message
of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus. Had brain tumour surgery in 2002 and on
disability since. His loneliness
has overwhelmed him as he fights with his disability and those around
him. Pray for a godly and patient
friend to take time to show him God’s love.
- Liriel- chronically ill (kidney disease, diabetes,
arthritis) and often in pain. Has
been feeling better and is free from opioids. Pray for her comfort and for her loving
and supportive husband that they share the Lord’s joy each day.
- Uncle Dwight (94 and Doris only brother) is growing
frail. Pray for comfort and
compassion. He is an ordained pastor
and longs to go home and be with his Lord.
- Aunt Donna- has dementia. Please pray for her daughters
so they know how best to care for her.
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