Quiet Thoughts on the Cross

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My Worth Is Not in What I Own

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“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service; even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. 

 

“And yet I was shown mercy, because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. 

 

“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 

 

“And yet for this reason I found mercy, in order that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ, might demonstrate His perfect patience, as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 

 

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory forever and ever.  Amen.  I Timothy 1:12-17

 

Jesus Christ came into the world to die to save … sinners!

He came to die and save you and me!

Yet, we are unworthy of the cross!

But it is because of the cross we are worthy!

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays with and for you each day)

 

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

 

·      Tim – my brother – please pray for his strength, wisdom at this time and that he rests soundly in the arms of the Lord during this time.

·      Ray Sr. – who has been battling cancer that has re-begun its ravaging once more.  He has not yet ‘recognised’ the gracious salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Pray he will hear and respond to Jesus’ call.  Pray also that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.

·      Peter R – who has just had an appendectomy and discovered he has prostate cancer.  Pray for Jill, his wife that she has the extra strength she needs to travel this journey with him.

·      David – as his health waxes and wanes during this challenging time.  Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his little companion dog, Sparky.  Pray God watches over him and steadies his steps and his heart.

·      Cathy – please pray for her as she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  Her chemo has begun.  She had her CAT scan.  No results yet.  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.

·      Gloria – had an infection in one of her legs which required a part to be amputated.  The amputation was not enough.  The doctors took more.  Now she needs your prayers that the Lord would provide the funds for a prosthetic.

·      Pat and Isobel – as they serve tirelessly, pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.

·      Ian – as he recovers from knee replacement surgery.

·      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, Judith and their entire family have maintained a teaching and discipling ministry there for dozens of years.  They are both facing some serious health issues and need your fervent prayers, especially Judith right now, who is in much pain.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/ to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong, and restores their health.  They need funds ($12,000 for the surgery) badly now.  It would only take a moment to send encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

 

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.

·      Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry have had a 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.

·      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.

·      Kevin and Sandy Currel - (in Melbourne) Kevin has a wonderful ministry of teaching through images and words.  He has created many excellent and accurate Christian resources.  (To learn more:  https://www.kevincurrell.com/ ).  Please continue to pray for them, especially that God will supply the funds needed for this extraordinary time.

·      Voddie Baucham – Thank God for His gracious healing and care and thank you for praying for Voddie.  He has come through his heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Florida and will tarry in Florida during his rehabilitation.  Please keep praying for him, and his wife, Bridget and others attending him.  Click on the link in his name to find out more about his faithful ministry.

·      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.

·      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, 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.

Pray for the World

Growing Alone

 

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Love Moved First by Casting Crowns

 

[Jesus teaching] “‘ … so it is necessary that  the Son of man be lifted up on the cross, in order that everyone who believes in Him – who cleaves to Him, trusts Him and relies on Him – may not perish, but have eternal life and actually, live forever!

 

“’For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He even gave up His only-begotten, unique Son, so that whoever believes in, trusts, clings to, relies on Him shall not perish – come to destruction, be lost – but have eternal, everlasting life. 

 

“’For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge, to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on the world; but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him.

 

“’He who believes on Him, who clings to, trusts in, relies on Him is not judged (he who trusts in Him never comes up for judgement; for him there is no rejection, no condemnation; he incurs no damnation_. 

 

“’But he who does not believe (not cleave to, rely on, trust in Him) is judged already; (he has already been convicted; has already received his sentence) because he has not believed on the trusted in the name of the only begotten Son of God -- He is condemned for refusing to let his trust rest in Christ’s name.’”  John 3:14b-18hn – The Amplified Bible[1]

 

During this last week, Jesus seemed to squeeze in so many stories and teachings, yet every moment He knew what was coming.  I wonder if He began to withdraw from those around Him – a little more each day as He knew how He alone would be facing something only the Father could understand. 

 

And He accepted and prepared to suffer all this just for you and me.  Isn’t that breathtaking!

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays with and for you each day)

 

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

 

·      Tim – my brother – please pray for his strength, wisdom at this time and that he rests soundly in the arms of the Lord during this time.

·      Ray Sr. – who has been battling cancer that has re-begun its ravaging once more.  He has not yet ‘recognised’ the gracious salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Pray he will hear and respond to Jesus’ call.  Pray also that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.

·      Peter R – who has just had an appendectomy and discovered he has prostate cancer.  Pray for Jill, his wife that she has the extra strength she needs to travel this journey with him.

·      David – as his health waxes and wanes during this challenging time.  Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his little companion dog, Sparky.  Pray God watches over him and steadies his steps and his heart.

·      Cathy – please pray for her as she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  Her chemo has begun.  She had her CAT scan.  No results yet.  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.

·      Gloria – had an infection in one of her legs which required a part to be amputated.  The amputation was not enough.  The doctors took more.  Now she needs your prayers that the Lord would provide the funds for a prosthetic.

·      Pat and Isobel – as they serve tirelessly, pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.

·      Ian – as he recovers from knee replacement surgery.

·      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, Judith and their entire family have maintained a teaching and discipling ministry there for dozens of years.  They are both facing some serious health issues and need your fervent prayers, especially Judith right now, who is in much pain.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/ to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong, and restores their health.  They need funds ($12,000 for the surgery) badly now.  It would only take a moment to send encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

 

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.

·      Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry have had a 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.

·      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.

·      Kevin and Sandy Currel - (in Melbourne) Kevin has a wonderful ministry of teaching through images and words.  He has created many excellent and accurate Christian resources.  (To learn more:  https://www.kevincurrell.com/ ).  Please continue to pray for them, especially that God will supply the funds needed for this extraordinary time.

·      Voddie Baucham – Thank God for His gracious healing and care and thank you for praying for Voddie.  He has come through his heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Florida and will tarry in Florida during his rehabilitation.  Please keep praying for him, and his wife, Bridget and others attending him.  Click on the link in his name to find out more about his faithful ministry.

·      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.

·      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, 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.

Pray for the World

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[1] © 1965 by Zondervan Publishing House.

Only This One Time

 

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Cleansing the Temple Complex - Palm Sunday (dazzafact)

 

“And when they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied there and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to Me.  And if anyone says something you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them’ and immediately he will send them.’

 

“Now this took place that what was spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, saying, ‘Say to the daughter of Zion, behold your King is coming to you, gentle and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’ (Zechariah 9:9)  And the disciples went and did just as Jesus had directed them, and brought the donkey and the colt and laid on them their garments, on which He sat. 

 

“And most of the multitude spread their garments in the road, and others were cutting branches from the trees, and spreading them in the road.  And the multitudes going before Him, and those who followed after were crying out, saying, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!’” Matthew 21:1-9

 

It’s called Palm Sunday.  These nine verses are bristling with special meaning, starting with Jesus requisitioning that donkey.  It was a right that only belonged to royalty and was claimed by Rabbis.  The donkey had never been ridden, yet it was a willing and gentle creature who accepted His sovereignty. 

 

The term ‘Hosanna’ was originally translated as a cry for help – a cry out to save.  And Psalm 118:26 recognises this Jesus as from the family of David, the rightful heir to the throne – by lineage and by God’s lineage!

 

Most wonderful of all, if you search all four Gospels (and this is recorded in all of them), you will see how careful Jesus was with protecting His true identity.  He regularly healed and performed many miracles, yet He always cautioned those He ministered to not to tell anyone, especially if they suspected He was the Messiah. 

 

But not on this His ‘triumphal’ entry -- when, for the only time, surrounded by the multitude gathered for the Passover, He allowed the people to praise Him and shout their recognition of Him as the promised Messiah – the ‘lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world’ (John 1:29).

 

The disciples were anticipating Jesus would free Jerusalem from the Romans and that each of them would rule beside Jesus, the great king.  What a surprise they were to experience!  No wonder they were confused!

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays with and for you each day)

 

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

·      Tim, my brother - please pray for his strength, wisdom and that he rests in the Lord during this time.

Flood-ravaged Australia - The worst floods in over a hundred years are inundating huge areas of Australia.  Only a year ago it was astounding drought.  So many are losing everything.  Pray for the people rescuing and supporting those affected and safety for those overwhelmed by so much in the last year.

·      David – as his health waxes and wanes during this challenging time.  Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his little companion dog, Sparky.  Pray God watches over him and steadies his steps and his heart.

·      Cathy – please pray for her as she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  Her chemo has begun.  She had her CAT scan.  No results yet.  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.

·      Gloria – had an infection in one of her legs which required a part to be amputated.  The amputation was not enough.  The doctors took more.  Now she needs your prayers that the Lord would provide the funds for a prosthetic.

·      Pat and Isobel – as they serve tirelessly, pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.

·      Ian – as he recovers from knee replacement surgery.

·      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.

·      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, Judith and their entire family have maintained a teaching and discipling ministry there for dozens of years.  They are both facing some serious health issues and need your fervent prayers, especially Judith right now, who is in much pain.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/ to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong, and restores their health.  They need funds ($12,000 for the surgery) badly now.  It would only take a moment to send encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

 

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.

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.

Pray for the World

WeakEnd Assignment – Sometimes, You Wonder Why

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“Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.  But He was pierced through for our transgressions. 

 

“He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our wellbeing fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed.  All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us ALL to fall on Him.”  Isaiah 53:4-6

 

In Refections on the Psalms, C. S. Lewis wrote:  “The Eternal may meet us in what is, by our present measurements, a day, or (more likely) a minute or a second; but we have touched what is not in any way commensurate with lengths of time, whether long or short. 

 

“Hence our hope finally to emerge, if not altogether from time (that might not suit our humanity) at any rate from the tyranny, the unilinear poverty, of time, to ride it, not to be ridden by it, and so to cure that always aching wound which mere succession and mutability inflict on us, almost equally when we are happy and when we are unhappy. 

 

“For we are so little reconciled to time that we are even astonished at it.  ‘How he’s grown!’ we exclaim.  “How time flies!’ as though the universal form of our experience were again and again a novelty. 

 

“It is as strange as if a fish were repeatedly surprised at the wetness of water.  And that would be strange indeed; unless of course, the fish were destined to become, one day, a land animal.”

Assignment: 

1.    Find an hour and place where you will not be interrupted.  Have your Bible, notebook, writing implement and a refreshment and perhaps some tissues. 

2.    Pray the Lord will give you insight into this assignment. 

3.    Take time to listen to the video – yes, with your eyes closed, focus on the words.

4.    Consider the love of a Father who would sacrifice His only Son to pay for the sins you have committed against Him.

5.    Write your thoughts and thank your Father for reminding you.cially His, Darlene (who still prays with and for you each day)

 

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

·      Flood-ravaged Australia - The worst floods in over a hundred years are inundating huge areas of Australia.  Only a year ago it was astounding drought.  So many are losing everything.  Pray for the people rescuing and supporting those affected and safety for those overwhelmed by so much in the last year.

·      David – as his health waxes and wanes during this challenging time.  Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his little companion dog, Sparky.  Pray God watches over him and steadies his steps and his heart.

·      Voddie Baucham – Has come through his heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Florida and will tarry in Florida during his rehabilitation.  Please keep praying for him, and his wife, Bridget and others attending him.  Click on the link in his name if you want to learn more of his adventure to date.

·      Cathy – please pray for her as she faces stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  Her chemo has begun.  She had her CAT scan.  No results yet.  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.

·      Pat and Isobel – as they serve tirelessly, pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.

·      Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry have had a 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.

·      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.  They are both facing some serious health issues and need your fervent prayers.  Please 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.

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.

 

·      Sergio – has a job but at subsistence wages.  He is thankful for anything as Mexico is in dire economic condition.  The work is wearing him out physically.  His diabetes is presently under control and he has found a place to live. 

·      Tracey’s Mom – home now.  Her ability to think clearly and care for herself is weakening.  She now has good home health care.  Pray her loved ones will make time to help her through this and support Tracey’s efforts. 

·      Len Carbone – (59 years old).  Pray he wakes to the message of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus.  Had brain tumour surgery in 2002 and on disability since.  His loneliness has overwhelmed him as he fights with his disability and those around him.  Pray for a godly and patient friend to show him God’s love.

·      Liriel – chronically ill (kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis) and often in pain.  Pray for her comfort and for her loving and supportive husband that they share the Lord’s joy each day.

·      Uncle Dwight – (95 – Doris only brother) is growing frail.  Pray for comfort and compassion.  He is an ordained pastor and longs to go home and be with his Lord. 

·      Aunt Donna – has dementia.  Please pray for her daughters so they know how best to care for her.

·      Penne –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.

 

Pray for the World