“And it shall be said, ‘Build up, build up, prepare the
way. Remove every obstacle out of the
way of My people.’ For thus says the
high and exalted One who lives forever, whose name is Holy, ‘I dwell on a high
and holy place, and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit in order to
revive the spirit of the lowly and to
revive the heart of the contrite.
“’For I will not contend forever, neither will I always
be angry; for the spirit would grow faint before Me, and the breath of those
whom I have made. Because of the
iniquity of his unjust gain I was angry and struck him; I hid My face and was
angry, and he went on turning away, in the way of his heart.
“’I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead
him and restore comfort to him and to his mourners, creating the praise of the
lips. Peace, peace be to him who is far
and to him who is near,’ says the Lord, ‘and I will heal him. But the wicked are like the tossing sea, for
it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up refuse and mud. There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the
wicked.’” Isaiah 57:14-21
After Elijah and Elisha, God seemed to withdraw the
supernatural displays, turning instead to … just His word.
Most of the prophets, from Isaiah, Hosea, Habakkuk,
Jeremiah, Ezekiel were left with nothing to demonstrate God’s omnipotence but
words. And as God seemed to draw father
and father away, those prophets began to ask their own questions, eloquent,
haunting questions, questions wrapped in pain.
They used their voices to cry to out to God, who seemed to have
abandoned His ‘chosen’ people.
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
·
25,329,880 reported cases
·
61,340 in serious condition
·
849,128 reported deaths (some related to
pre-existing conditions)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS & UPDATES
·
Hurricane
Laura - – pray for those being affected
by these two monster hurricanes and the continued destruction from the storm as
it wears itself out. Pray for the rescue
and relief workers, those providing food and shelter and hearts to be humbled and
called to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
·
Peyton
- eldest granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael.
Pray for this lovely woman of God as she goes off to college, that she
remains safe and strong in her beliefs and convictions and continues to
encourage many with her loving faithfulness to the Lord.
·
Tracey’s Mom –
still hospitalised. Pray for her health
carers, her loved ones and that she will rest and be safe.
·
Kim’s Mom and Dad
– have now been relocated to a nursing home to be cared for. Pray for them both and for their family and
the wisdom of their health carers.
·
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. 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.
·
Scott –
Pray for him. He has found some temp
work but with a family of four, he needs to find something stable to
provide. Pray for his wife Kristy, that
she remains patient and prayerful. Pray
he soon reaches 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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