"This will be written
for the generation to come; that a people yet to be created may praise the
Lord. For He looked down from His holy
height; from heaven the Lord gazed upon the earth, to hear the groaning of the
prisoner;
“to set free those who
were doomed to death; that men may tell of the name of the Lord in Zion, and
His praise in Jerusalem; when the peoples gathered together, and the kingdoms,
to serve the Lord." Psalm 1-2:18-22
"And Jesus began to
teach and say to them, 'Is it not written, 'My house shall be called a house of
prayer for all the nations'? But you
have made it a robbers' den." Mark 11:17
"And they sang a new
song, saying, 'Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to break its seals; for
Thou wast slain, and didst purchase for God with Thy blood men from every tribe
and tongue and people and nation. And
Thou hast made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign
upon the earth.'" Revelation 5:9-10
Did you know …
·
Only 5% of the
known world's languages (6,528 different languages) have a written form?
·
The entire Bible
is translated into only 276 languages?
·
The New Testament
is only translated into 676 languages?
·
There are
portions of the Bible available in just 1,012 languages?
·
That only 1964*
languages have some of the Good News in a written form?
·
And did you know
there are no Scriptures for 4,564 languages?
·
*Latest figures
indicate there are just over 2,000 bits of Scripture, New Testaments and Bibles
now available.
Think about it and pray for
the Lord to raise up new translators like Lachlan, who has three children to
care for while he studies to become a Wycliff Bible Translator!
Take care, your servant and
friend in Christ, Darlene (who still prays for you each morning).
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)
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/
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 210 countries
· 2,072,269 confirmed
cases
· 51,170 critical
condition
·
133,802 reported deaths
- USA
tornados in the South – more than 30 people have been confirmed dead from a
series of violent and powerful tornados.
Pray for those who have lost loved ones, rescue workers searching
for lost ones, support workers and facilities. With social distancing and this virus around,
it will make this time especially difficult.
- USA President Donald Trump as he leads us through this
pandemic – It is especially 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.
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.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS
Many of
us have family, friends and loved ones who are fragile
health-wise. It is important to protect them in wise and practical
ways and most important we must pray even more for them that the Lord will have
mercy on them during this challenging time.
- My brother, Tim and wife, Barb
- Christine’s husband
- Doris (my second mom) .
- Ray’s Dad
- Sergio
- Gary McQ
- UPDATE – Julia
- Len Carbone
- Liriel
- Uncle Dwight
- Aunt Donna-
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