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God Will Make a Way
(with lyrics) - Don Moen
"'For
from the rising of the sun, even to its setting, My name will be great among
the nations, and in every place incense is going to be offered to My name, and
a grain offering that is pure; for My name will be great among the nations,'
says the Lord of hosts." Malachi
1:11
[Jesus
teaching] "'Pray, then, in this way:
'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread.
“And
forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For Thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.'" Matthew 6:9-13
"For
they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore, we ought to support such men that
we may be fellow workers with the Truth." III John 7
It's
not easy in today's world to be a Christian.
To determine to serve the Lord wherever you are and under even these strange
and heart-breaking circumstances. It is
time, to refocus on prayer. Prayer calls
His strength and courage into us and shores up the hearts of those we pray for.
Some
of us must now isolate and stay where we are to protect others and ourselves. We have more time to pray and encourage others
by the means we have at hand like making a phone call to another ‘isolated one’,
sending an email or card of hope to a loved one or friend. For instance, many parents are home now caring
for their children. They may be feeling
inadequate to the tasks at hand rather than their regular work routines.
For
those who are in the field God has raised up who are helping to tend, heal and
comfort those who are ill and afraid, it is time to pray for these ‘soldiers’
He has called into the fight. For
instance the health care workers and doctors, and our lonely missionaries in strange
lands with strange cultures as well as the pain and suffering of those around
them.
Whether you are called to
stay or go – it is time to pray!
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 204 countries
·
1,005,793
confirmed cases
·
37,710
critical condition
·
51,639
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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