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53 (feat. Shai Sol) [Official Video]
“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.
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