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Peter Hollens feat. Nathan Pacheco by Peter Hollens
“Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of
the house of Israel, you who have been born by Me from birth, and have been
carried from the womb; even to your old age, I shall be the same, and even to
your graying years I shall bear you! I
have done it, and I shall carry you; and I shall bear you, and I shall deliver
you.” Isaiah 46:3-5
On November 7 1998, David had his second heart attack and
was recovering in the hospital. His courage
in the face of his obvious vulnerability was evident as I spoke with him almost
every day during his recovery. The
passage above from Isaiah was the one we often prayed for his encouragement.
Today, he is thriving and has taught many of the joys of
every day blessings. So this passage
from Isaiah (also one of his favourites) is a reminder for us all of Who
controls life.
“Do you not know?
Have you not heard? The
Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become
weary or tired. His understanding is
inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary,
and to him who lacks might He increases power.
Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young
men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they
will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they
will walk and not become weary.
[God speaking] “’You whom I have taken from the ends of
the earth, and called from its remotest parts, and said to you, ‘You are My
servant. I have chosen you and not
rejected you. Do not fear, for I am with
you’ do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Surely, I will help you. Surely, I will uphold you with My righteous
right hand.’” Isaiah 40:28-31; 41:9-10
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?)
- Barbara – (my sister-in-law) recovering
from surgery to remove two cancerous growths. One became infected and she is now on
antibiotics but not well yet 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.
- 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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