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“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they
said, ‘What if Joseph should bear a grudge against us and pau us back in full
for all the wrong which we did to him!’
So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, ‘Your father charged before he
died, saying, ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph, ‘Please forgive, I beg you, the
transgression of your brothers, and their sin, for they did you wrong.’
“’And now please forgive the transgression of the servants
of the God of your father.’ And Joseph
wept when they spoke to him. Then his
brothers also came and fell down before him and said, ‘Behold, we are your
servants.’
“But Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s
place? And as for you, you meant evil
against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present
result, to preserve many people alive.
So therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little
ones.’ So he comforted them and spoke
kindly to them.” Genesis 50:15-21
Lies upon lies as fear drove these brothers driven by
jealousy and competition. And yet,
Joseph, in his gracious humility for all he had experienced since their
brotherly betrayal, explained a ‘first principle’ of God’s love and sovereignty.
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
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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 212 countries
·
3,804,964 reported cases
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48,242 critical condition
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263,349 reported deaths
·
Hans
– A good friend in Germany, diagnosed with lung cancer that has
metastasized, will return to hospital next week for more chemo. 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 at
83, is unwell herself. Pray their time
together will be extraordinarily filled with good memories and love.
·
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.
·
Baby
Jolie– (one-year old) now home with a full-time nurse, but a long journey
back to full health for her after meningitis and kidney
failure. Decision on whether she will keep her leg still not
made. Parents so grateful to all for the love and prayers.
·
Scott – Thanks you for praying for
him. Please pray he finds a GOOD job soon. So many challenges for him to provide for his
sweet family of new wife and two children.
Help him trust in the wisdom of our loving Heavenly Father so he knows
God is working in all this for the best outcome for them all.
·
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
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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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