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"Now it
will come about that in the last days, the mountain of the house of the Lord
will be established as the chief of the mountains, and will be raised above the
hills; and all the nations will stream to it.
“And many
peoples will come and say, 'Come let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to
the house of the God of Jacob; that He may teach us concerning His ways, and
that we may walk in His paths.'
“For the law
will go forth from Zion, and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem. And He will judge between the nations, and
will render decisions for many peoples; and they will hammer their swords into
plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation,
and never again will they learn of war."
Isaiah 2:2-4
"For it
was the Father's good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and
through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the
blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth of things in
heaven.
And although you
were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has
no reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you
before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach - As you therefore have
received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and
now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were
instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Colossians 1:19-22; 2:6-7
This
is day 37 of the 40 days of prayer and fasting.
During this time, we've all prayed for revival and reconciliation in the
church, spiritual awakening in the nations and fulfilment of God's purpose for
all people. We have also prayed for
those affected by the COVID-19, as separation and isolation have become a part
of our daily lives.
No
matter where you may be right now, I'm holding your hand tightly ... because today is the day to pray for restoration and
your part in God's plan for His world and most of all that you might know and
embrace the part you are to play, and that you would be being firmly rooted and
built up in Him, overflowing with gratitude for the privilege and
responsibility to serve the great King!
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS and UPDATES
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 208 countries
· 1,259,767
confirmed cases
· 45,424
critical condition
· 68,218
reported deaths
- 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.
- Me – New project going well. Thank you for
praying. They are extending my contract. 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
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 – 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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