Copy and paste the link into your browser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6LhbNTsDgo
or search YouTube for The Power of the Cross
by Casting Crowns
“Jesus came up and said to them, ‘All authority, all
power of absolute rule in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations
– help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words – baptising them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them
to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always –
remaining with you perpetually – regardless of circumstances, and on every
occasion, even to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:18-20
“And this is how we know daily by experience that we have
come to know Him – to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him; if
we habitually keep focused on His precents and obey His commandments/
teachings. Whoever says, ‘I have come to
know Him,’ but does not habitually keep focused on His precepts and obey His
commandments/ teachings, is a liar, and the truth of the divine Word is not in
him.” I John 2:3-4
“So many people are doing religious acts, saying many prayers, but
do not really know what God’s commands are for a Christian.[1]”
The word obey is pretty old-fashioned nowadays. Most parents are reluctant to set clear
guidelines and rules for their children as they are growing up, because some
worldly expert has said it might damage their spirit.
These children grow up to cause disruption in the schools
and then enter the business environment and ‘real’ life with a sense of
entitlement and license to do what is right in their own eyes. They learn from this freedom a warped view of
creativity and freedom.
This results in the disruption of the peace of our world on
many levels. Sadly, it is no surprise
when these parents grow old to realise the world around them has turned
heartless and cold.
God has called His children to be obedient on the earth --
child to parent, wife to husband/ husband to wife, to government leaders, to
the leaders in our church bodies, to God’s commands in His precious Word.
By this obedience, others -- who do not yet know Him -- will
see us as His children. As the world
continues to grow increasingly chaotic and lost, in their fear and pain, we
will be the ones sought out because we choose to follow the One who promises
peace beyond understanding.
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?)
·
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.
· 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, p. 129.
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