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"For we who live are constantly being delivered over
to death for Jesus'' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our
mortal flesh. So death works in us, but
life in you.
“But having the same spirit of faith, according to what
is written, 'I believed therefore I spoke,' we also believe, therefore we also
speak; knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus
and will present us with you.
“For all things are for your sakes, that the grace which
is spreading to more and more people may cause the giving of thanks to abound
to the glory of God.
Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man
is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary light affliction is producing
for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not
at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the
things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are seen are
eternal." II Corinthians
4:12-18
I can't imagine Jesus sleeping in, can you? But just two days ago He rode into Jerusalem
on a donkey's colt to the cheers of all those people, He must have been tired,
tired physically and tired spiritually.
It had been a long and dusty journey and He taught people
and fed people and healed people all along the way. If He and His disciples had rushed, they
could have walked those 100 kilometers or 80 miles from Capernaum to Jerusalem
in about four days.
But they walked at a gentle pace so as not to miss any
opportunity to share and offer God's love to all those they met. Some of His greatest and most memorable
parables were taught during this (next to) last journey to capture Jerusalem's
heart.
He taught about making peace with your brothers and key
lessons on forgiveness, about divorce, how having money was not important, what
was fair and how ambition could ensnare people.
Then, knowing full well that even His disciples (although
they had been told several times of His real reason for going to Jerusalem) did
not imagine the week ahead, He allowed them to fuss over Him and bask in what
they anticipated would be their shared triumph.
But this is the morning after the day before and I can't
help wondering what Jesus is thinking and how Jesus is feeling as He lays on
His sleeping mat, listening to the day begin before anyone in Mary, Martha and
Lazarus' home awakens.
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 209 countries
· 1,334,009 confirmed
cases
· 46,538 critical
condition
· 74,090 reported deaths
- C&A – That God’s love binds them and their
family together to face whatever difficulties occur. That understanding and compassion will prevail. Thank you, Lord, for letting them be part of my life and Your love to me. Keep them safe and healthy and reliant on You during this time.
- 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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