“And
we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love
Go, to those who are called according to His purpose. -- He who did not spare His own Son, but
delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all
things? –
“Who
shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness,
or peril or sword? -- But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through
Him who loved us.
“For
I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities,
nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor
any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God,
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:28
“Let
your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you
have; for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever
forsake you,’ so that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be
afraid. What shall man do to me?’” Hebrews 13:5-6
“There
is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 (Reading Romans 7 might be a bonus at this
time, too.)
[Jesus
teaching] “’For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world
to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him.’” John
3:16-17
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care, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene (who still prays for you each
morning).
PS:
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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and UPDATES
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To serve you in a new way, I’m researching and writing
practical information for you about the pandemic. Please visit:
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Please pray for all
involved, for health care workers, those trying to contain the spread; for
those contagious, for those who contract the virus , for those feeling afraid
and lonely and for the families who have lost loved ones. Pray they are wise, patient and take
precautions to protect others.
·
Today
in 199 countries
·
716,482
confirmed cases
·
26,737
critical condition
·
33,691
reported deaths
- Scott – Thank you for praying he is now happily married
(an online wedding). Please pray he
finds a GOOD job soon. Our loving Heavenly Father is working in all this
for the best outcome. Thank you for
praying all these years for him and his two children.
- Baby Jolie– (one-year
old) is now home with a full-time nurse.
Big steps after meningitis and kidney failure. Decision on whether she will keep her leg
still not made. Parents exhausted,
but grateful to all for the love and prayers.
- Savannah – 15-year-old granddaughter of Cliff and Beth, diagnosed with a difficult-to-treat,
psychological disorder with potential serious consequences – is doing
better. She continues to respond to
her treatment! But will be a very long road! But definitely in the right
direction. 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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