A song my Mom loved
Copy and paste the link into your browser
or search YouTube for The Martins – Softly and Tenderly
“At that time Jesus answered and said, ‘I praise Thee, O
Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that Thou didst hide these things from the
wise and intelligent and didst reveal them to babes. Yes, Father, for thus it was well-pleasing in
Thy sight.
“’All things have been handed over to Me by My Father;
and no one knows the Son, except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father,
except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
“’Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I
will give you rest. Take My yoke upon
you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble to heart; and you shall find
rest for your souls, for My yoke is easy, and My load is light.’” Matthew
11:25-30
Yesterday was ‘RU-OK?’ Day in Australia – a reminder that
all this separation and social distancing is having more challenges than people
growing physically ill. People are
lonely and afraid and unsure, confused and a little lost with what the future holds
instore for them.
Find your Bible, your spiritual notebook and writing implement,
an uninterrupted hour and a quiet place.
Read Proverbs 17.
Your WeakEnd Assignment is to identify two people (they
could be family, friends or new acquaintances).
Keep the wisdom of Proverbs 17 in mind and write their name – one to a
page. Write a bit about them and how God
has used them in your life. Perhaps even
writing out one of two of the verses from the Proverb for each one.
Then listen to this song before you
go to the next part of the WeakEnd Assignment.
Click the picture or the link or
Copy and paste the link into your browser
or search YouTube for Does Jesus Care - The Gaithers
Spend time praying for each one and write down any new
insights you remember about them as you pray.
Then take time to either write them a little note and mail
it to them. If you can’t find a stamp,
then an email will do … or give them a call.
Let them know that in this busy, crazy world that they are not forgotten
and that they are cared about.
Take care, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene (who
prays for you each morning).
PS: IMPORTANT: For those who subscribe by email, my email
server is not loading properly. I will
have to work on it over the weekend.
Until then, the devotions will be posted here.
PPS: 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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28,242,114 reported cases
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60,724 in serious condition
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911,548 reported deaths (most related to
pre-existing conditions)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS & UPDATES
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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.
·
Gary McQuillen
Family – A long-time friend of my brother’s has died in an
accident. He was 69 and was a Christian
and subscribed for years to the WeakDay Devotion. Please pray for his family and friends who
will miss him.
·
Christina –
Thanksgiving prayers for her strengthening.
Thank you for praying for her.
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Ray Jr.
– Thanksgiving prayers for recovered health.
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Ray Senior –
thanksgiving prayers for recovered health.
·
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 –
home now, but disoriented from the experience.
She is weakening in her thinking as well in her physical health. Pray for a home health carer to be found and
that her loved ones will make time to help her until she is stronger.
·
Tracey –
as she deals with the difficulties of her Mom growing less able to care for
herself. Pray Tracey will pace herself
and cherish every moment with her Mom.
·
Kim’s Daughter
– had a minor procedure and then an allergic reaction to the anaesthesia, had
to be put on a respirator and is now recovering.
·
Kim’s Mom and Dad
– have now been relocated to a long-term care facility. Pray for them both and for their family and
the wisdom of their health carers.
·
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.
·
Peter Frith – The sole Christian chaplain at an Anglicare
special hospital. The work is lonely and
challenging. Pray for his encouragement,
hope and that our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work
alongside Peter.
·
St Marks Anglican
Church – Pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and
for those who worship there regularly and during this time on-line that their
hunger for God’s Word grows. Pray for
strength, wisdom and healing rest for those who serve there, including Simon,
Pat, Kathy, Anne, Barry, Jo and their families.
·
Audley M –
Pray his health and wisdom and for the effectiveness and growth of his radio
ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for ‘true
meat’!
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Jenny S –
Bible teacher at a local Bible school for energy, good health, wisdom and time
for reflection.
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Lachlan –
Pray for him as he cares for his three children while he completes his studies
to become a Wycliff Bible Translator.
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Scripture classes
in Australian Schools – Although a secular country, God has
continued to provide the freedom to hold Scripture classes in schools during
regular class hours! Some resistance is
growing. It is a great hope for
Australia.
·
Bible schools and
seminaries – in Australia and around the world that they remain true
to the Truth of God’s Word in the Bible.
·
Jim and Elaine – Pray
for their ministry in New Zealand and Fiji (heavily Muslim). Pray for their protection and energy. Grant them time for shared joy as a couple
and to see the fruits of their labours.
To learn more about their ministry:
https://tlcwhk.com
·
Doug McIntosh - An
invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study. He was diagnosed several years ago with
multiple myelomas and has retired now from full-time ministry. Please pray for him, his family and the
church he has worked so faithfully in – Cornerstone Bible Church in
Lilburn Georgia.
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Buddy and Susan –
Pray for their health and their needs as they labour in far north
Queensland. They were one of the first
families to welcome me to Australia.
Amazing Christian teachers!
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Kevin and Sandy
Currel – (in Melbourne) Kevin has a wonderful ministry in teaching
through images and words and has created many Christian resources. To learn more: https://www.kevincurrell.com/
·
Jo and Steve –
for their loving example of the Christian life.
May their love flourish under His guidance as they continue their work
in New Zealand.
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Stu and Jo and
Laura and Jason (their children) – pray for this devoted and loving
family who continue to serve in New Zealand.
Pray for Laura’s husband Joji and for Jason who is studying in the
USA. Keep them strong, healthy and
resolute for the Lord.
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Catholic Church
and Pope – pray the Pope will grow increasingly hungry and focused
on the Word of God and that he always puts Jesus first in his life and
decisions.
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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