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Colossians 2:6-7 (3 min 41 sec)
By David Guzik
“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on
your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not
personally seen my face, that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit
together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full
assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery,
that is, Christ Himself in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge.
“I say this so that no one will delude you with
persuasive argument. For even though I
am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your
good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.
“Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so
walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and
established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with
gratitude.” Colossians 2:107
While living in Smyrna Georgia, I got an insignificant job
working in the office of The Navigators, a para-ministry that stressed the call
for each of us to disciple others. My
duties included a complicated type of bookkeeping (I knew nothing of
bookkeeping).
I also was responsible to write newsletters and reports and designed
various materials to be used in local presentations. It was stressful for me because I was
intimidated by this group of dedicated Christians who memorised Scripture for
fun.
It was a privilege to be discipled by Don and Elaine
Lanier. They were actually the leaders
of the local group and a most amazing couple.
They introduced me to The Navigator 2.7
Disciple Series.
Through the series, we learned effective ways to pray, to
read Scripture, to share our faith and to …memorise Scripture (for fun). They even came to Australia, where I was
challenged to reengage with the ministry.
In the following years, I had the privilege of taking many through the
2.7 Series to help them grow more soundly into the image of 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.). For the
books, go Amazon
books.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
- David – had some tests last week and was
exhausted. Yesterday he was taken
to the hospital where they continue the tests to rule out another heart
attack. Pray for his health carers
and for Heidi, who cares for him on a daily basis, that she will be strong
through this time.
- UPDATE - Barbara – (my sister-in-law)
recovering from an infection in her leg that is a bit better. The antibiotics have left her very
tired. Please pray for her complete
recovery and for Tim who is caring for her.
- Elizabeth and Dan
- planning their wedding.
Please pray that they both are firm in their commitment to Jesus
Christ as a priority and that Sue and Grant have wisdom in their advice to
them.
- 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 and pray her husband gives his heart to the
Lord.
- 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 and Carter-
Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.
Payton is eldest granddaughter and now in her third year at
college. Carter is a senior in high
school. Both are exceptional
students and love the Lord. Please
pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that they continue do well
in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases with each day.
- Pat and Isobel –as they serve tirelessly
in challenging times. Pray the Lord
refreshes and strengthens them.
- Jasper and Bec – the new youth pastor. Still studying at Moore College and
living on campus there. Pray for
balance between academic studies and common-sense family focus.
- Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church
ministry have begun a new work.
Continue to pray for their healing strength and time with family as
their ministry continues to spread around the world in a model of home
churches. They have begun a YouTube
channel Please consider
watching and subscribing to their sound teaching episodes. Website: The Little Church
World. And https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld.
- Jenny S– A woman who has served the Lord
as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school who has been called into a new
ministry. Give her courage and
strength as she finds her way in this new role. Give her a hungry curiosity under
change. Help her identify the
balance and value of her unique contribution. Pray the Lord maintains her health in
this time of stress.
- Audley M – In his 90s has just gotten
married. Pray for their union in
Christ and for their health and strength.
Pray for his wisdom and the effective growth of his wonderful radio
ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America hunger for
‘true meat’!
- Sophie– five-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, continues
his battle lung cancer and financial difficulties. Pray his new social worker will be able
to help him through this 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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