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Thou My Unbelief (Medley/Live)
“And they brought the boy to Him. And when he saw Him, immediately the spirit
threw him into a convulsion, and falling to the ground, he began rolling about
and foaming at the mouth. And he asked
his father, ‘How long has this been happening to him?’
“And he said, ‘From childhood. And it has often thrown him both into the
fire and into the water to destroy him.
But IF You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!’
“And Jesus said to him, ‘If You can!’ All things are possible to him who believes’. Immediately, the boy’s father cried out and
began saying, ‘I do believe; help my unbelief.’” Mark 9:20-24
[Jesus speaking] “He said to them, ‘It is not for you to
know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; but you
shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My
witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the
remotest part of the earth.’” Acts 1:7-8
“The power of the Spirit is given to those who are serving
Him and doing His will. Like a fire or
electricity that generates power, the Holy Spirit is the source of victory over
sin and conviction of sin in the lives of sinners. This power of God is available when we need
Him to help us overcome sin or to convict those we are dealing with of their
need of a Saviour.
“Here again, we do not need to pray and pray for God to do
what He is just waiting to do. We simply
claim His power and go forward to deal with souls. To ask for the power of God when we are
making no effort to win souls is to insult God!
“We have never been promised the power of God so that we
might experience some feeling or emotion ourselves. Instead, the power of God is felt in the
heart of the one we deal with, so that he feels conviction. The soul-winner may not feel any emotional
upheaval, but the one he witnesses to will ask, ‘What must I do to be saved?’[1]”
Most of us have experienced the ‘Big IF’. Can God really care enough for me to help me? Is what I’m dealing with just too big for Him? We must never forget that we can always rely
on the power of the Holy Spirit within us as we walk through life and share our
story with others. He is always with us
and that there is NOTHING too big or difficult for Him. However, we must always remember that this
power is never for our benefit or glorification, but to stir the hearts of
others around us to consider the gift of grace from the Lord Jesus Christ.
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?)
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in heightened
danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during this
time.
· Those Left Behind in Afghanistan – Please pray for those who have
been unable to escape from Afghanistan before America abandoned the
country. They (especially the women) now
face persecution and death at the hands of barbarians. How heart wrenching.
·
NEW – Patti – battling bad bronchitis for two weeks, but
getting better. Please pray for her
patience and recovery.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 just died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
·
Jay – Please pray for him as he watches his ministry begin to be used by the
Lord in a new media -- thanks to this lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
·
UPDATE - Louise, sister
of Rachael – has come through her second reconstructive surgery
after her double mastectomy (she’s now cancer free) and is now doing great,
back to a normal life and routines. She
sends thanks for all your prayers.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
·
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 and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
· 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.
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, pp. 71-72.
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