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By ararat4life
"In the beginning God – Elohim -- created by forming from
nothing the heavens and the earth. The
earth was formless and void or a waste and emptiness, and darkness was upon the
face of the deep – primeval ocean covered the unformed earth. The Spirit of God was moving and hovering and
brooding over the face of the waters.
And God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.
"God saw that the light was good, pleasing and useful and
He affirmed and sustained it; and God separated the light, distinguishing it
from the darkness. And God called the
light day, and the darkness He called night.
And there was evening and there was morning, one day.” Genesis 1:1-5
During this week before Christmas please accept this special
series as my gift for you. The seven
gifts we will remember are the seven the Lord has brought to my mind to share
with you.
The first is where it all started. There is nothing to compare to the beginning
of all things from time to Tasmanian tigers!
Without this first astounding gift there would be no journey for you or
me. There would remain nothing, yet God’s
plan – always perfect and all knowing – was meant to bring a new creation into existence
for exclusive fellowship with Him.
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?)
·
Midwest
of USA – devastating and deadly storms rage across the USA. Over 70 are confirmed dead and the path of
destruction is amazing. Please pray for
all those affected by the death of a loved one, for the survivors (that they
are found) and safe. Pray rescuers,
health-care providers and agencies supporting those who have lost everything
will have strength and courage to keep on helping.
· 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.
·
Elina –
pray she stays strong in her faith, as she and her son have found a husband and
father to share their life. Pray her
wonderful musical career brings glory to the Lord and joy to those who learn
from her.
·
Ray Sr. – now in respite care. The cancer may have spread as he is having
back pain. Pray the Lord opens His heart
to the Truth of salvation and through this time, relationships with family are
strengthened and Ray Jr and Kathy may know of his decision.
·
Ray Jr –
needs additional strength and courage as he journeys through the growing
frailness of his father.
·
Louise, sister of
Rachael – MORE thanksgiving.
She has come through her third and last surgery and is doing well. Now cancer free and the reconstructive surgery
complete after her double mastectomy. Back
to a normal life and routines. She sends
thanks for all your prayers.
·
Grant – as he grieves the loss of his mother.
·
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 Go-d will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
· Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff and
Rachael – now in 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 new job possibilities and
that the Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and to know without doubt
the depth of forgiveness; 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 at work.
·
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She 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 cancer seems to be stable for now. Pray for his financial situation to improve
and for his ongoing strength through the pain when it comes. Pray for his 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.
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