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(Live at Sing! 2019) - Andrew Peterson
[God’s wisdom speaks] “’Now therefore, O sons, listen to
me, for blessed are they who keep my ways, heed instruction and be wise, and do
not neglect it. Blessed is the man who
listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts. For he who finds me finds life, and obtains
favour from the Lord, but he who sins against me injuries himself; all those
who hate me love death.’” Proverbs 8:32-36
“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely
hearers who delude themselves.
For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man
who looks at his natural face in a mirror, for once he has looked at himself
and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind person he was.
“But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law
of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an
effectual doer, this man shall be blessed in what he does.” James 1:22-25
CS Lewis put it this way:
“Perhaps we do not realise the problem, so to call it, of establishing finite
free wills to co-exist with Omnipotence.
It seems to involve at every moment almost a sort of ‘divine abdication.’[1]”
Creation seemed like pure freedom. And it was -- with one limitation. As Adam and Eve learned, rebellion (which
also seems like freedom) involves different types of limitations. When we indulge in our own disappointments our
heavenly Father, it is an aftershock of pain in God’s heart from that first act
of rebellion.
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
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
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16,337,388 reported cases
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66,161 in serious condition
·
650,456 reported deaths (some related to
pre-existing conditions)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
(NOTE: Words
underlined have a link embedded to provide more details)
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Fred – while
recovering from a stroke in the hospital he had a series of additional strokes
yesterday. He is being made comfortable
for his journey’s end. Please pray for Stephanie
and Sandra, his supportive and loving daughters, his healthcare providers and
those whose lives have been changed by his wisdom and support and for me as I
lose someone very special in my life. Most
of all that he has one more moment to grab the hand of Jesus Christ.
·
Tracey’s Mom –
still hospitalised. Pray for her health
carers, her loved ones and that she will rest and be safe.
·
Kim’s Mom –
finally home again but at 92 seems to be slowing down. Pray for her health carers and family.
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Ray’s Dad –
(Ray Senior) doing better with the challenges of cancer treatment. Pray the Lord will touch his heart so he
reaches out for the only hand that can save him.
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USA –
Pray the Lord will demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting ways during
these times of unrest and confusion.
Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone. Let the truth of God’s Word and ways overcome
the drive to destroy our founding, Bible-based values. For Christ-centre, Bible-based revival in the
USA and religious freedom for Christians wherever they may be.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, responding well to immunotherapy for lung
cancer. Thank you for continuing to 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,
that their time together will be filled with extraordinary good memories and lots
of love.
·
Patti and John –recovering
from the loss of her beloved Mom, Doris.
Please pray for the sweet comfort of their Saviour.
·
Scott –
Pray he finds a job soon to 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.
Pray they will both have an insatiable hunger to read God’s Word for
themselves. Pray God sends a
Bible-Believing Christian to regularly disciple them in the Truth. Pray God shuts the mouths of the false
prophets who regularly circle around them.
·
Isaias and Judith
(Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – carrying on their
fruitful ministry in the Philippines, despite the many challenges they must
daily work with, including the impending threat of China claiming their country. Pray for those who lead, administer, work,
teach and contribute to the ministry.
Pray our Father continues to keep these servants strong, in good health,
safe and supported and that they keep a balance in their lives. They need funds
badly now.
Please go to this link o learn more or/ and contribute - email
Isaias Catorce at icatorce@gmail.com
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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