“When therefore he [Judas] had gone out, Jesus
said, ‘Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; if God is
glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and will glorify Him
immediately. Little children, I am with
you a little while longer. You shall
seek Me, and as I said to the Jews, I now say to you also, ‘Where I am going,
you cannot come.
“’A new commandment I give to you, that you love one
another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My
disciples, if you have love for one another.
“Simon Peter said to Him, ‘Lord, where are You going?’ Jesus answered, ‘Where I go, you cannot
follow Me now; but you shall follow later.’
Peter said to Him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life
for Me? Truly, truly, I say to you, a
cock shall not crow, until you deny Me three times.’” John 13:31-38
One theologian said, ‘Man is God’s risk.’ Another said, ‘God has, so to speak,
imprisoned Himself in His resolve.’ Nearly everything theologians say about our human
freedom sounds somehow right, yet, somehow wrong. How can a sovereign God take risks, or
imprison Himself? Yet God’s creation of
man and woman approached that kind of astonishing ‘self-limitation’.
What amazing love (and ‘hope’) God has for His children, that
He would send His beloved and only Son, Jesus, to die in our place for our sins
so that we might be saved from eternal separation from the only One who truly
loves us!
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
·
Today in 215 countries
·
15,005,996 reported cases
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63,649 in serious condition
·
616,488 reported deaths (some related to
pre-existing conditions)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
(NOTE: Words
underlined have a link embedded to provide more details)
·
Fred – a
long-time friend and mentor had a stroke last week. He is in hospital in rehab now. Please pray for his full recovery, for his
supportive and loving daughters, his healthcare providers, his patience and
those whose lives have been changed by his wisdom and support.
·
Barb –Friday
was her birthday. Please thank God for
her and all her life. She has loved and
cared for my brother all these years and asks for nothing. What a blessing she is. Please keep her safe and healthy and let this
year be her best ever.
·
Tracey’s Mom –
had a stroke, broke both bones in her ankle and had surgery to remove a
long-forgotten pin in her elbow from an injury 20 years ago. She remains in the hospital. Pray for her health carers, her loved ones
and that she will rest and be safe.
·
Kim’s Mom –
92 home from hospital for heart problem, while there, she fell, hit her head
and broke her nose. Home now but developed
an infection in her hands. Pray she gets
some rest and fully heals.
·
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.
·
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. They believe the tumour has
shrunk by 70%. 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. Pray 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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