Click the image or the link or
Copy and paste the link into your browser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd9b2ZzwytA&t=62s
or search YouTube for ‘The REAL Truth About Being A
Christian
Every Believer Should Know This’
by Grace Digital Network (14 min 40 sec)
“Out of the depths of distress
I have cried to You, O Lord. Lord, hear
my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to
the voice of my supplications. If You,
Lord, should keep an account of our sins and treat us accordingly, O Lord, who
could stand before You in judgment and claim innocence?
“But there is forgiveness with
You, that You may be feared and worshipped with submissive wonder. I wait patiently for the Lord, my soul
expectantly waits, and in His word do I hope.
My soul waits for the Lord more than the watchmen for the morning; more
than the watchmen for the morning.
“O Israel, hope in the Lord;
for with the Lord there is lovingkindness, and with Him is abundant
redemption. And He will redeem Israel
from all his sins.” Psalm 130 from The Amplified Bible
Assignment: Identify the Truth of
why you follow Christ
1. Set
aside an hour and find a place where you will not be disturbed.
2. 1. Have
your Bible, notebook, something to write with and a refreshment.
3. 2. Settle
your heart and pray that the Lord will bring you new insights of your
relationship with Him, through His perfect Word. Thank Him for His guidance.
4. 3. The
video above is almost 15 minutes long and it is packed with wonderful Bible
passages. As you watch it, write down
each of the references to the 28 passages (so write: Matthew 5:20, not the whole verse).
5. 4. Open
your Bible and search for and read each of the passages yourself and take note
or underline any parts that are particularly important for helping you understand
your relationship with Jesus.
6. 5. Select
one of the verses that you’ve listed in your notebook that was most important
in helping you answer the question.
Write it out in your notebook.
(If you have time, you may even want to write out all the verses).
7. 6. Pray
and thank the Lord for His compassionate love and His graceful forgiveness.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you daily)
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.). For the books, go Amazon books.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· Simon and Tamara
and their children – Simon (my pastor) has been chosen to support
the Lord’s work in a new, more far-reaching way. Help them prepare throughout this year for
the new challenges that await them. And
when Simon takes up the new role, let him fill it with the same grace, devotion
and love he has consistently demonstrated while at St. Marks. Strengthen the congregation to rejoice with
them and their decision.
·
Christine – give her strength as she journeys to
heart-healing.
·
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 for trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based friends to support them.
· 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.
·
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend 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, has lung cancer and unable to work. Pray for his financial situation and that his
new social worker will be able to help him through this difficult time. 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) -- 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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