Copy and paste the link into your browser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97K6DX_9b-4
or search YouTube for Praise and Harmony Medley Marathon
by the Acapella Company (almost 4 hours of music)
[God speaking] “You have not heard, you have not known,
even from long ago your ear has not been open, because I knew that you would
deal very treacherously; and you have been called a rebel from birth. For the sake of My name I delay My wrath, and
for My praise I restrain it for you, in order not to cut you off.
“’Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have
tested you in the furnace of affliction.
For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act’ for how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another.’”
“’Listen to Me, O Jacob, even Israel whom I called; I am
He, I am the first, I am also the last.
Surely My hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the
heavens; when I call to them they stand together.’” Isaiah 48:8-13
The Assignment:
We all need a weekend of rest. Please
find at least an hour someplace where you will not be interrupt. Bring your Bible, notebook, a writing
implement and a refreshment. Once
settled in, pray your heart is overwhelmed with His blessings in your
life.
- Then listen to as much of the video above as you can make time for.
- Then write what you learn about the depth of His love and care for you.
- God bless you as you review His compassion, blessings and grace in your life!
Take care, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene (who
prays for you each morning.)
PS: Find my statement
of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com (where you will also find a
series of beginner Bible studies to share). You can easily 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. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
·
UPDATE: Voddie
Baucham – He was admitted
to emergency at the Mayo Clinic in Florida yesterday. Please continue to pray for him, Bridget, the
doctors and others attending him. Click
on the link in his name if you want to learn more of his adventure to date.
·
Rush Limbaugh’s family
and friends – Rush has just passed away. He was a rare conservative voice who loved
the Lord and was never afraid to say so.
Please pray God selects someone to stand in this gap. For an overview tribute on Rush’s life, click
on the link in his name here.
·
Cathy – please
pray for her as she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She is Barb (my sister-in-law’s) sister-in-law. They have a beautiful family. Please pray for them and their health carers
as they travel through this journey.
·
My brother, Tim – is seeing benefits from his new bi-pap machine
and sleeping better. Pray for his
continued wisdom and patience in managing his COPD (chronic-obstructive
pulmonary disease) and arthritis. Pray
his doctors are attentive, wise and compassionate. Pray for Barb,
his wife for her strength and compassion.
Continue to grow their faith as give them wisdom as they share Christ
with others.
·
Louise, sister of
Rachael – preparing to have a double mastectomy. Pray for her health-care providers that they
have wisdom and compassion and that there would be a good outcome from the
surgery, uncomplicated healing and peace for Louise during this time. Pray for those who support her through this
time.
·
Elaine and Jim
Pounder and their Little Church ministry have
had a very difficult 2020. They need
your prayers for healing strength and time with family as their ministry
continues to spread around the world in a model of home churches. They have
begun a YouTube
channel and I urge you to subscribe and watch their sound and warm videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
). And website: The Little Church World.
·
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. And pray for Christ-centre, Bible-based
revival in the USA and religious freedom for Christians wherever they may be.
·
Pray for those in
these countries who read the WeakDay Devotion – Hong Kong, Israel,
Sweden, Russia, USA, Canada, Ukraine, Poland, UK, France, Australia, UAE,
Germany, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Ireland, American Samoa, Brazil, The
Philippines, Estonia, Singapore, China, India, India. Thank the Lord for allowing this blog to be
reaching around His world to an international audience in mysterious and far-flung
geographic locations.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer. His MRI and brain scan went well. Pray for his ongoing strength through the
pain, patience and God’s mercy. Continue
to pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and
compassionate Christian friends who will support him through this journey. Pray for his Mom (age 83) who is unwell
herself, that their time together will be filled with extraordinary good
memories and lots of love.
·
Isaias and Judith
(Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – the Philippines is a
remarkably difficult mission field and Isaias and Judith and their entire
family have maintained a teaching and discipling ministry there for dozens of
years. It is a difficult mission field
for so many reasons. Please take a
moment to visit their new website: https://afcph.org/ to learn more. Pray our Father keep these servants strong,
in good health, safe and supported and that they keep a balance in their
lives. They
need funds badly now. It would only take a moment to send encouragement
to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com
·
J&R – recently
had the privilege of sharing the Gospel with them and would appreciate prayers
that God uses His words in their hearts to draw them to Him for Eternity!
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never
compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. 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’!
·
Jenny S –
Bible teacher at a local Bible school for energy, good health, wisdom and time
for reflection.
·
Lachlan –
Pray for him as he cares for his three children while he completes his studies
to become a Wycliff Bible Translator.
·
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.
·
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!
·
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.
·
Stu and Jo, Laura
and Jason – pray for this devoted and loving family who continue to
serve Jesus Christ 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.
· 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 with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
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