Ravi
Zacharias: True Love in a Time of Crisis
“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose
name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning
away from evil. And seven sons and three
daughters were born to him.
“His possessions also were 7,000 sheet,
3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and very many servants; and
that man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
“And his sons used to go and hold a feast
in the house of each one on his day, and they would send and invite their three
sisters to eat and drink with them.
“And it came about, when the days of
feasting had completed their cycle, that Job would send and consecrate them, rising
up early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of
them all; for Job said, ‘Perhaps my sons have sinned and cursed God in their
hearts.’ Thus Job did continually.” Job 1:1-5
Disappointment With God asks many
questions. Today as I lose a most
significant person in my life, as Doris, just passed into Eternity and as we pray
for Ravi Zacharias in his impending journey Home, let’s consider the first of
many we will wrestle with in this special devotion:
Do you interpret God’s love
by your circumstances … or
do you interpret circumstances
by God’s love?’
Take care, your servant and friend in Christ,
Darlene (who 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 ‘Goggle Blogger’ app you can download to read
them on your phone.)
COVID-19
(NOTE: Words
underlined have a link embedded to provide more details)
Please pray for all those involved in making critical decisions
during this time of pandemic. Pray for
those who have lost loved ones, those who contract the virus, the healthcare
workers, those on the front line and for all those feeling afraid, lonely or
confused. Pray all are wise, patient and
take precautions to contain the effects.
For practical information, please visit https://newsaboutcovid19.blogspot.com/
Latest Statistics
·
Today in 215 countries
·
4,865,014 reported cases
·
43,877 in serious condition
·
318,014 reported deaths (some are related to
pre-existing conditions)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
Doris
(my second Mom) – just passed into the arms of her loving Father. I’m filled with conflicting emotions at this
time, but tomorrow I will write her tribute.
Please pray for her amazing family as they deal with the earthly
challenges of her loss.
·
Ravi
Zacharias – is dying with spinal cancer and he and his family
and ministry need your supportive prayers for this time of transition. More as I learn of it.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized, home
for the next three weeks before he resumes chemo. Pray for his healthcare providers, his patience
and wisdom. Pray he is surrounded by
faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this
journey. Pray for his Mom (age 83) is
unwell herself. Pray their time together
will be filled with extraordinary good memories and love.
·
Scott –
recently married. Pray he finds a job
soon so he can provide for his new wife and two children. Help him reach out for the hand of our loving
Heavenly Father so he recognises God is working in all this for the best
outcome for them all.
·
Penne –
recently widowed after 43 years, the last ten of which she was her husband’s
full-time caregiver. She suffers mental
problems from a childhood experience and has reached out to Patti (who asks for
wisdom and patience). Penne has
‘disowned’ all her family, and although a believer, does not attend fellowship
for support. Please pray for her peace
of mind and God’s guidance.
·
USA President
Donald Trump – As Christians it
is our responsibility to pray for our leaders and know that God has a plan for
the USA through this man. If you doubt
the importance of his appointment, just look at the baseless antagonism against
him. Surely Satan is NOT happy and means to thwart God’s plan. Pray someone helps President Trump and Melania to understand the true meaning of a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and that they will both have a
insatiable hunger to read God’s Word for themselves – and that God sends a
Bible-Believing Christian to regularly disciple them in the Truth – and that
God shuts the mouths of the false prophets who regularly circle around them.
·
Fred I – planning a move from California to Tennessee in
the Fall of 2020 (if possible). Pray for
his wise attention to detail, stamina and roaring good health, as he makes
these life changes.
·
Unnamed
– 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. Pray they take time for each other and keep
their faith strong.
Pray for those in full-time service
During this time, when the entire world is struggling to
understand this new ‘plague’, it is critical for us to uphold our Christian
leaders. They will be needed
everywhere. Pray for their wisdom,
safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
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 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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