“Now it came about when
Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, saying, ‘Behold,
David is in the wilderness of Engedi.’
Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to
seek David and his men in front of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.
“And he came to the
sheepfolds on the way, there was a cave; and Saul went in to relieve
himself. Now David and his men were
sitting in the inner recesses of the cave.
And the men of David said to him, ‘Behold, this is the day of which the
Lord said to you, ‘Behold; I am about to give your enemy into your hand, and
you shall do to him as it seems good to you.’’
“Then David arose and cut
off the edge of Saul’s robe. So he said
to his men, ‘Far be it from me because of the Lord that I should do this thing
to my lord, the Lord’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, since he
is the Lord’s anointed. And David
persuaded his men with these words and did not allow them to rise against
Saul. And Saul arose, left the cave and
went on his way.” I Samuel 24:1-7
The world seems obsessed with
doing things quickly, efficiently, cheaply and without personal responsibility. But this is not God’s way to get ahead. God wants His children to remember and obey
the rules He has set in place so they are safe and set the example for
others.
Most of us know the stories of
David’s life. He fought lions, giants,
mad and jealous rulers. He was exalted,
hunted, lost his standing with men and God, lost friends and children. Yet, flawed as he was, God used his entire
life to teach us brilliant and memorable lessons to guide us when we are in
situations where others would rather do the expedient over the right thing.
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
(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
· 3,205,726 reported
cases
· 59,812 critical
condition
· 227,290 reported deaths
- Hans – A good friend in Germany, diagnosed
with lung cancer that has metastasized, has returned home for the next
three weeks. Please pray for his
healthcare providers and for his patience.
Pray he is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian
friends who will support him through this journey. And pray for his Mom, who is unwell
herself, as they share this time together.
- Doris (my second mom) – celebrated her 101st birthday 22
December 2019, is suffering from lack of visitors and has fallen twice,
hitting her head. She is not eating
well and is being carefully watched but doesn’t understand why no one is
visiting her. Thank the Lord for Patti, (daughter), and
her husband John for their faithful support by daily face-time calls with her.
- Pray Freddy, Doris’ son, now in his third marriage, does more to help while
she is still here and that he reaches out to his Father in heaven for
guidance and hope.
- Penne – just lost her husband of 43 years after being his total
caregiver for the last 10 years.
She suffers mental problems, stemming from a childhood experience
and has reached out to Patti (pray for her wisdom and patience), but seems
unstable and confused. She has
‘disowned’ all her family, and although a believer does not attend
fellowship for support. Please pray
for peace and God’s guidance for her that her faith may be invigorated
once more.
- 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 Fall of 2020. Pray
for his wise attention to detail, stamina and roaring good health as he
makes these life changes.
- Me –
my laptop was not fixed and I am back to using the old one, sorry for the
inconvenience and formatting of the devotions in your email versions.
NEW
Prayer Updates
- Sarah – had run away from home. Police
returned her home, put her in treatment and she is now with her
parents. She is not happy being
there and watches every move her mother makes to escape again. Very stressful during this time of
‘sheltering in place’. They hope
she will find a job when possible.
Thank you for praying and that she is finally home, getting help
and support.
- Julia – (Patti’s daughter) now teaching online so less stress. Adrian (9-year old) is on new medication
that is finally working and Micah (6-year old with Type 1 diabetes) have
been getting along well. Continue
to pray for her strength, patience and resolute heart as she helps her
children grow up.
- Patti’s Best Friend – lost both her parents within six
months after a lifetime of caring for them. Her husband’s mother died in January and
his 94-year old father now lives with them. Help them take time for each other and
keeping their faith strong.
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.
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