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Jesus Loves Me
Hymn Story with
Lyrics -
Story Behind the Hymn
- Anna Warner
“He called a little child and set him before them, and
said, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent – that is,
change your inner self – your old way of thinking, live changed lives – and become
like children – trusting, humble and forgiving – you will never enter the
kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever
humbles himself like this child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
“Whoever receives and welcomes one child like this in My
name receives Me; but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me
to stumble and sin – by leading him away from My teaching, it would be better
for him to have a heavy millstone – as large as one turned by a donkey – hung around
his neck and be drowned in the depth of the sea. –
“’See that you do not despise or think less of one of
these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven are in the
presence of and continually look upon the face of My Father who is in heaven.’” Matthew 18:3-6, 10
But He said, ‘Leave the children alone, and do not forbid
them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew
19:14
“Babies have a sinful nature when they are born, but they are not
accountable for sin until they are old enough to understand. Once they reach the age of accountability,
they are sinners by nature and sinners by practice, and are responsible for
their actions. – God does not condemn anyone to hell who is not mentally
capable of understanding spiritual things.[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 (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.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 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, due to the lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
· 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 who is
chronically unwell and frail. Please
pray for her, her parents and health carers to find ways to manage the symptoms
and heal her.
·
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. 99-100.
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