CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!?

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“God, having spoken to the fathers long ago in the voices and writings of the prophets, in many separate revelations -- each of which set forth a portion of the truth, and in many ways, has in these last days spoken with finality to us in the person of One who is, by His character and nature, His Son namely Jesus, whom He appointed heir and lawful owner of all things, through whom also He created the universe -- that is, the universe as a space-time -matter continuum. 

 

“The Son is the radiance and only expression of the glory of our awesome God reflecting God’s Shekinah glory, the Light-being, the brilliant light of the divine, and the exact representation and perfect imprint of His Father’s essence and upholding and maintaining and propelling all things -- the entire physical and spiritual universe -- by His powerful word -- carrying the universe along to its predetermined goal. 

 

“When He Himself -- and no other -- had by offering Himself on the cross as a sacrifice for sin, accomplished purification from sins and established our freedom from guilt,  He sat down -- revealing His completed work at the right hand of the Majesty on high ….” Hebrews 1:1-4a The Amplified Bible

 

God is not playing games with us.  He wants us to know what His standards are.  “The Bible is a dependable source and it is our standard.  By it we test all teachings and dogmas and doctrines just as we gauge all distance by linear rule.”[1]

 

The problem remains that most of us do not take time to read it.  I suppose some of you who read this devotion wonder why I go to the trouble to type out God’s Word when you could read it for yourself. 

 

Yet, I know we lead busy lives and have many distractions.  I pray God uses the short bits of reading and the WeakEnd Assignments to feed your hearts.

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays 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 ‘Google Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.  Not sure about Apple.)

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

·      UPDATE -Israel – for the time being there is a cease fire and the clean-up and finger pointing is beginning.  Many on both sides have been wounded and some have died.  Pray God protects His chosen people and land as only He can.  Let His power and love of Israel be demonstrated clearly for all to see and let there be peace for now.  We must be ever watchful.

·      Rozzy and Jono – will soon board a plane from Sydney to Vancouver Island to serve on the mission field to work with the youth in the mid-north coast (the neediest of the Gospel location in North America).  Pray for travelling mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child. 

·      Louise, sister of Rachael – has come through the surgery (double mastectomy) successfully and had a second surgery for the reconstruction that didn’t go well.  Please pray as she waits for another month or so for the second surgery and that it will be safe and successful.  Pray for her family and supporters and her health care providers that they have compassion and wisdom.  They did get all the cancer, so that is a thanksgiving point.

·      Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – the entire Catorce family represent this conservative, Bible-based ministry in a remarkably difficult mission field.  They have maintained a teaching seminary and discipling ministry there for dozens of years.  They are both facing serious health issues and need your fervent prayers.  Judith has just come through her complicated back surgery and is recovering.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/  to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their health.  They still need an additional $4,000 for the surgery.  Thank the Lord for those who have now donated $8,000).  If you are unable to donate, please consider sending a note of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

·      URGENT - India – the situation there is grim with a second wave of COVID-19.  Pray for those suffering, the tireless healthcare workers and those who support them, including the many burying the bodies. 

·      Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend is now home from an extended stay in the hospital but still frail and unwell.  Please continue to pray for her, her parents and health carers that they will discover the problem and fix it.

·      Tim – my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly in the arms of the Lord while he works through a difficult challenge.  Thanksgiving and praise that the Lord has provided a new health carer who seems competent and skilled.

·      Ray Sr. – battling cancer and has been moved to respite care.  Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.

·      Jenny S – Bible teacher at a local Bible school for curiosity under change, as the vision of her organisation changes with new leadership.  Help her identify the balance of her unique contribution with the new focus.  Pray the Lord maintains her health as she walks through this time of stress.

·      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 – 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.

·      Hans – a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer.  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.

·      Callilah - a lost child.  Pray the Lord will capture her heart.

 

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

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[1] © 1958, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen

WHAT NATURE DOES NOT PROVE

 

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“In the beginning before all time there was the Word, Jesus Christ, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.  He was continually existing in the beginning, co-eternally with God. 

 

“All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 

 

“In Him was life and the power to bestow life, and the life was the Light of men.  The Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it and is unreceptive to it.” John 1:1-5

 

Nature proves the Creator God, but not His will for us.  That’s where the Living Word comes in.  However, in order for us to understand the character of God and His will for us regarding salvation, God Himself came down to dwell with us as Jesus Christ. 

 

“Being God, Christ lived the holiness and mercy of God, and spoke the judgment and will of God for us.  By His life He gave us an example of Christian living and by His death He provided for our salvation.”[1]

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays 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 ‘Google Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.  Not sure about Apple.)

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

·      UPDATE -Israel – for the time being there is a cease fire and the clean-up and finger pointing is beginning.  Many on both sides have been wounded and some have died.  Pray God protects His chosen people and land as only He can.  Let His power and love of Israel be demonstrated clearly for all to see and let there be peace for now.  We must be ever watchful.

·      Rozzy and Jono – will soon board a plane from Sydney to Vancouver Island to serve on the mission field to work with the youth in the mid-north coast (the neediest of the Gospel location in North America).  Pray for travelling mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child. 

·      Louise, sister of Rachael – has come through the surgery (double mastectomy) successfully and had a second surgery for the reconstruction that didn’t go well.  Please pray as she waits for another month or so for the second surgery and that it will be safe and successful.  Pray for her family and supporters and her health care providers that they have compassion and wisdom.  They did get all the cancer, so that is a thanksgiving point.

·      Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – the entire Catorce family represent this conservative, Bible-based ministry in a remarkably difficult mission field.  They have maintained a teaching seminary and discipling ministry there for dozens of years.  They are both facing serious health issues and need your fervent prayers.  Judith has just come through her complicated back surgery and is recovering.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/  to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their health.  They still need an additional $4,000 for the surgery.  Thank the Lord for those who have now donated $8,000).  If you are unable to donate, please consider sending a note of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

·      URGENT - India – the situation there is grim with a second wave of COVID-19.  Pray for those suffering, the tireless healthcare workers and those who support them, including the many burying the bodies. 

·      Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend is now home from an extended stay in the hospital but still frail and unwell.  Please continue to pray for her, her parents and health carers that they will discover the problem and fix it.

·      Tim – my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly in the arms of the Lord while he works through a difficult challenge.  Thanksgiving and praise that the Lord has provided a new health carer who seems competent and skilled.

·      Ray Sr. – battling cancer and has been moved to respite care.  Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.

·      Jenny S – Bible teacher at a local Bible school for curiosity under change, as the vision of her organisation changes with new leadership.  Help her identify the balance of her unique contribution with the new focus.  Pray the Lord maintains her health as she walks through this time of stress.

·      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 – 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.

·      Hans – a dear friend in Germany, continues his immunotherapy for lung cancer.  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.

·      Callilah - a lost child.  Pray the Lord will capture her heart.

 

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

---

[1] © 1958, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen

WeakEnd Assignment – God in Nature

 

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Creation Sings The Father's Song

 

“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and the expanse of heaven is declaring the work of His hands.  Day after day pours forth speech, and night after night reveals knowledge. 

 

“There is no speech, nor are there spoken words from the stars; their voice is not heard.  Yet their voice in quiet evidence has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world.” Psalm 19:1-3

 

“For God does not overlook sin and the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth, because that which is known about God is evident within them in their inner consciousness, for God made it evident to them. 

 

“For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship -- all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made, so that they who fail to believe and trust in Him are without excuse and without defense.” Romans 1:18-20

 

1.    Find a place and time where you will have at least an hour for the assignment.

2.    Have your Bible, notebook, writing implement and a refreshment.

3.    Pray and ask the Lord to open your eyes to the verses above.

4.    Listen/ watch the video for the assignment, listen to the words, then read the rest of Psalm 19.

5.    Then look around you and write down the beauty of the nature around you and thank the Lord for providing reminders of His presence around you.

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays 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 ‘Google Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.  Not sure about Apple.)

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

·      UPDATE -Israel – for the time being there is a cease fire and the clean up and finger pointing is beginning.  Many on both sides have been wounded and some have died.  Pray God protects His chosen people and land as only He can.  Let His power and love of Israel be demonstrated clearly for all to see and let there be peace for now.  We must be ever watchful.

·      Louise, sister of Rachael – has come through the surgery (double mastectomy) successfully and had a second surgery for the reconstruction that didn’t go well.  Please pray as she waits for another month or so for the second surgery and that it will be safe and successful.  Pray for her family and supporters and her health care providers that they have compassion and wisdom.  They did get all the cancer, so that is a thanksgiving point.

·      Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – 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 serious health issues and need your fervent prayers.  Judith has come through her complicated back surgery and is recovering.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/  to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their health.  They still need an additional $4,000 for the surgery.  Thank the Lord for those who have now donated $8,000).  If you are unable to donate, please consider sending a note of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

·      URGENT - India – the situation there is grim with a second wave of COVID-19.  Pray for those suffering, the tireless healthcare workers and those who support them, including the many burying the bodies. 

·      Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend is now home from an extended stay in the hospital but still frail and unwell.  Please continue to pray for her, her parents and health carers that they will discover the problem and fix it.

·      Tim – my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly in the arms of the Lord while he works through a difficult challenge.

·      Ray Sr. – battling cancer and has been moved to respite care.  Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.

·      Jenny S – Bible teacher at a local Bible school for curiosity under change, as the vision of her organisation changes with new leadership.  Help her identify the balance of her unique contribution with the new focus.  Pray the Lord maintains her health as she walks through this time of stress.

·      Peter R – recently had an appendectomy and now discovers he has prostate cancer.  Treatment is unsure at this time.  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.

·      Dr. Brent and Kelley – that the Lord will use the current situation and ‘the letter’ for His glory and that some good will come from it.

·      Cathy – 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 that required significant amputation surgeries and now she is grateful for her prayers as she has had funds provided for a prosthetic.  Pray for her patience as she learns to walk again.

·      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.  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.

·      Callilah - a lost child.  Pray the Lord will capture her heart. 

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

DIGESTION AND LOGIC

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Pastor Landon

 

“Now the serpent was more crafty, subtle, skillful in deceit than any living creature of the field which the Lord God had made.  And the serpent, Satan, said to the woman, ‘Can it really be that God has said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden?’ 

 

“And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat fruit from the trees of the garden, except the fruit from the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You shall not eat from it nor touch it, otherwise you will die.’’

 

“But the serpent said to the woman, ‘You certainly will not die!  For God knows that on the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened – that is you will have greater awareness, and you will be like God, knowing the difference between good and evil.’

 

“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was delightful to look at, and a tree to be desired in order to make one wise and insightful, she took some of its fruit and ate it; and she also gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.” Genesis 3:1-6

 

Many choose the truths they believe by what sounds good or what appeals to them intellectually, at the time.  They have no other common denominator, no standard or basis for their judgment other than their own logic.

 

However, eventually we learn that our opinion about ‘truth’ is not always dependable.  Our ‘logic’ is too easily upset by our digestion, the weather, world conditions, the time of day, who we are with, our inner motives, etc. 

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays 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 ‘Google Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.  Not sure about Apple.)

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

·      UPDATE -Israel – for the time being there is a cease fire and the clean up and finger pointing is beginning.  Many on both sides have been wounded and some have died.  Pray God protects His chosen people and land as only He can.  Let His power and love of Israel be demonstrated clearly for all to see and let there be peace for now.  We must be ever watchful.

·      Louise, sister of Rachael – has come through the surgery (double mastectomy) successfully and had a second surgery for the reconstruction that didn’t go well.  Please pray as she waits for another month or so for the second surgery and that it will be safe and successful.  Pray for her family and supporters and her health care providers that they have compassion and wisdom.  They did get all the cancer, so that is a thanksgiving point.

·      Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – 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 serious health issues and need your fervent prayers.  Judith has come through her complicated back surgery and is recovering.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/  to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their health.  They still need an additional $4,000 for the surgery.  Thank the Lord for those who have now donated $8,000).  If you are unable to donate, please consider sending a note of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

·      URGENT - India – the situation there is grim with a second wave of COVID-19.  Pray for those suffering, the tireless healthcare workers and those who support them, including the many burying the bodies. 

·      Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend is now home from an extended stay in the hospital but still frail and unwell.  Please continue to pray for her, her parents and health carers that they will discover the problem and fix it.

·      Tim – my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly in the arms of the Lord while he works through a difficult challenge.

·      Ray Sr. – battling cancer and has been moved to respite care.  Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.

·      Jenny S – Bible teacher at a local Bible school for curiosity under change, as the vision of her organisation changes with new leadership.  Help her identify the balance of her unique contribution with the new focus.  Pray the Lord maintains her health as she walks through this time of stress.

·      Peter R – recently had an appendectomy and now discovers he has prostate cancer.  Treatment is unsure at this time.  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.

·      Dr. Brent and Kelley – that the Lord will use the current situation and ‘the letter’ for His glory and that some good will come from it.

·      Cathy – 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 that required significant amputation surgeries and now she is grateful for her prayers as she has had funds provided for a prosthetic.  Pray for her patience as she learns to walk again.

·      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.  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.

·      Callilah - a lost child.  Pray the Lord will capture her heart.

 

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

THE BIBLE IS TOO BIG TO READ

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Does the Bible Tell One Story?

 

“For His divine power has bestowed on us absolutely everything necessary for a dynamic spiritual life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 

 

“For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises of inexpressible value, so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.

 

“For we did not follow cleverly devised stories or myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty, His grandeur, His authority, His sovereignty. 

 

“So we have the prophetic word made more certain.  You do well to pay close attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and light breaks through the gloom and the morning star arises in your hearts. 

 

“But understand this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of, or comes from one’s own personal or special interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.”  II Peter 1:3-4, 16, 19-21

 

Wrong religions begin when someone gets inspired and searches for or has found a Bible verse to prove their great new idea about God and our future.  The problem comes because what they find they tear out of context.  Bible truth is always in harmony with the rest of the Bible. 

 

Contrary to popular belief, the Bible is not filled with contradictions.  The problem is that the Bible is a big book.  It takes about 80 hours to read straight through. 

 

Most have not read most of it.  Most have not read the Old Testament from start to end.  Some have read the New Testament from start to end.  Some might have a favourite book or a few favourite verses, they have picked up at church but reading it for themselves is … well life is so busy. 

 

And thus, we are easily misled by someone’s emotions and convincing argument.  The Acts 17:11 quote from yesterday would make a great verse to memorise, because if we don’t search the Scriptures for ourselves, we are unprepared to know when someone is leading us astray.

 

Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays 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 ‘Google Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone.  Not sure about Apple.)

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

·      UPDATE -Israel – for the time being there is a cease fire and the clean up and finger pointing is beginning.  Many on both sides have been wounded and some have died.  Pray God protects His chosen people and land as only He can.  Let His power and love of Israel be demonstrated clearly for all to see and let there be peace for now.  We must be ever watchful.

·      Louise, sister of Rachael – has come through the surgery (double mastectomy) successfully and had a second surgery for the reconstruction that didn’t go well.  Please pray as she waits for another month or so for the second surgery and that it will be safe and successful.  Pray for her family and supporters and her health care providers that they have compassion and wisdom.  They did get all the cancer, so that is a thanksgiving point.

·      Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) – 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 serious health issues and need your fervent prayers.  Judith has come through her complicated back surgery and is recovering.  Please visit their new website:  https://afcph.org/  to learn more.  Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their health.  They still need an additional $4,000 for the surgery.  Thank the Lord for those who have now donated $8,000).  If you are unable to donate, please consider sending a note of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com

·      URGENT - India – the situation there is grim with a second wave of COVID-19.  Pray for those suffering, the tireless healthcare workers and those who support them, including the many burying the bodies. 

·      Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend is now home from an extended stay in the hospital but still frail and unwell.  Please continue to pray for her, her parents and health carers that they will discover the problem and fix it.

·      Tim – my brother – for his strength and wisdom and that he rests safely and soundly in the arms of the Lord while he works through a difficult challenge.

·      Ray Sr. – battling cancer and has been moved to respite care.  Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and that Ray Jr and Kathy would be able to know of his decision.

·      Jenny S – Bible teacher at a local Bible school for curiosity under change, as the vision of her organisation changes with new leadership.  Help her identify the balance of her unique contribution with the new focus.  Pray the Lord maintains her health as she walks through this time of stress.

·      Peter R – recently had an appendectomy and now discovers he has prostate cancer.  Treatment is unsure at this time.  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.

·      Dr. Brent and Kelley – that the Lord will use the current situation and ‘the letter’ for His glory and that some good will come from it.

·      Cathy – 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 that required significant amputation surgeries and now she is grateful for her prayers as she has had funds provided for a prosthetic.  Pray for her patience as she learns to walk again.

·      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.  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.

·      Callilah – a lost child.  Pray the Lord will capture her heart.

 

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