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Keith & Kristyn Getty, Selah
“You ask and you do not receive, because you ask with
wrong motives, so that you may spent it on your pleasures.” James 4:4
“And not only this, but we also exult in our
tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and
perseverance proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not
disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts
through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
“For while were still helpless, at the right time Christ
died for the ungodly. For one will
hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would
dare even to die. But God demonstrates
His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:3-8
“Where is God when I hurt emotionally? Disappointment with God does not come only in
dramatic circumstances. For me, it also
edges unexpectedly into the mundaneness of everyday life … petty
disappointments tend to accumulate over time, undermining my faith with a lava
flow of doubt.
“I start to wonder whether God cares about everyday details
about me. I am tempted to pray less
often, having concluded in advance that it won’t matter. Or will it?
My emotions and my faith waver.
Once those doubts seep in, I am even less prepared for times of major
crisis. … If so many small prayers go unanswered about about the big ones?”[1]
Something to think about this weekend.
Take care, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene (who
prays for you each morning).
PS: My statement of
faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com (also you will find a series of beginner
Bible studies there.). Also, 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
·
5,867,864 reported cases
·
52,866 in serious condition
·
360,445 reported deaths (some are related to
pre-existing conditions)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
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.
·
Ravi
Zacharias – is home with the
Lord, now. Pray for his family and
friends as they grieve his loss and for the continuation of his ministry.
·
Those who loved
Doris – pray for those of us who grieve the loss of a remarkable
woman who helped bring me to His Cross.
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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