Click the image or the link or
Copy and paste the link into
your browser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xW0YOZ9Mps
Or search YouTube for
Wretched: Are you lacking
Christian assurance?
“For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I
practice the very evil that I do not want.
But if I am doing the very thing I do not want to do, I am no longer the
one doing it, that is, it is not me that acts, but the sin nature which lives
in me.
So I find it to be the law of my inner self, that evil is
present in me, the one who wants to do good.
For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self with my new
nature, but I see a different la and rule of action in the members of my body
in its appetites and desires,
“… waging war against the law of my mind and subduing me
and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is within my members. Wretched and miserable man that I am! Who will rescue me and set me free from this
body of death, this corrupt, mortal existence? Romans 7:19-24(for the
answer read Romans 7:25)
I originally titled this WeakDay Assignment, ‘Happy Easter’
because when you complete these questions, you will have tears of joy streaming
down your face at the fact Easter took place for you.
Assignment: Find
that quiet place and hour where you will not be interrupted. Be sure you are able to watch and listen to
the video above. Have your Bible,
notebook, a writing implement and a refreshment. Pray that the Lord will help you see His
enduring love in a new way from this assignment. Carefully watch the video to answer these questions:
1. Think
of something you do to please God?
2. Do
you think you read your Bible enough?
3. Do
you think you pray enough?
4. How
could your answers to question 2 and 3 betray pride?
5. Can
anyone who is not saved do enough good to get into heaven?
6. Do
you think you have too many blessings and feel guilty because of them (examples: good looks, good health, money, possessions,
homes, cars)?
7. What
is the true purpose of the Ten Commandments and all the other laws in the Bible?
8. What
is the difference between active and passive obedience and what does this mean
for you?
9. Why
is it important for a Christian to dwell on the message of the Gospels?
10.
Bonus Question: Why did Jesus speak in such short phrases
while hanging on the Cross?
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 (any updates?)
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions.
·
The World –
Pray for God’s mercy as unrest around the globe increases, and that our Father
will bring comfort and calm to His children.
Pray for Bible-based Christians scattered across the globe to be safe
and remain selflessly bold with the Word.
Help them rest and trust in the Lord.
·
Pray for those in
these countries who read the WeakDay Devotion –That His mighty works
will be worked out in each life for His purposes and glory in surprising and
wonderful ways! Thank the Lord for
allowing this blog reach around His world in humbling and unexpected geographic
locations, including Hong Kong, Israel, Sweden, Russia, USA, Canada, Ukraine,
Poland, UK, France, Australia, UAE, Fiji, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Spain,
Ireland, American Samoa, Brazil, The Philippines, Estonia, Singapore, China,
India.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She continues to have tests to diagnose her
disease (some serious conclusions have been suggested). She remains frail and unwell. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. 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 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is 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.
·
Peter Frith – The sole Christian chaplain at an Anglicare
special hospital. The work is lonely and
challenging and the lockdown from Covid has deemed chaplaincy a non-essential
service. This has meant, Peter is
relying on the Lord for creative ways he can encourage others while he waits
for things to return to ‘normal’. Continue
to pray for his encouragement, hope and that our loving heavenly Father sends
another Christian to work alongside him.
·
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, Steph and their families.
·
Pat and Isobel –
as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.
Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them.
·
Elaine and
Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry
have had a difficult 2020. Yet
something new is beginning. 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 Please subscribe and watch their sound teaching episodes. Website: The Little Church World. And https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
.
· Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) –
the entire Catorce family represent conservative, Bible-based ministry,
teaching and discipling ministry in a remarkably difficult mission field for dozens of years. Both are dealing with serious health issues and
need your fervent prayers. Judith is
recovering from complicated back surgery.
Please visit their new website: https://afcph.org/ to learn more.
Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their health and
consider sending a note of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and
leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com
·
Jenny S –
Bible teacher at a local Bible school, that she would have curiosity under
change, as the vision of her organisation changes with new leadership. Help her identify the balance and value of
her unique contribution. Pray the Lord
maintains her health in this time of stress.
·
Audley M –
Pray for his health and wisdom and for the effectiveness and growth of his
radio ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for
‘true meat’!
·
Kevin and Sandy
Currel - (Melbourne) Kevin has a wonderful teaching ministry with
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 for God to supply needed funds for this extraordinary time.
·
Andrew and Toyoko
M – are back in Australia from Japan and in Covid quarantine. Pray for Deaf
Ministries International they lead.
·
Rozzy and Jono –
have arrived on Vancouver Island Canada to work with youth in the mid-north
coast (the neediest Gospel location in North America). Pray for warm and supportive new friends,
travelling mercies, robust health and that God will grant them a child.
·
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 to 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 (the old link where archive teachings are
available: Cornerstone Bible Church in
Lilburn Georgia. Today they have a new
website and Doug still teaches: Cornerstone Bible Church.)
·
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 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.
No comments:
Post a Comment