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And Cried Holy (The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Version)
By Guy Penrod Fans
“A friend loves at all time, and a brother is born for
adversity.’ Proverbs 17:17
“By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have
confidence in the day of judgement; because as He is, so also are we in this
world. There is no fear in love; but perfect
love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is
not perfected in love.
“We love because He first loved us. If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his
brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has
seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from
Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also.” I John 4:17-21
Almost every weekend, I call my younger brother to hear how his (and his wife’s) week has gone. I haven't had the opportunity to give him a hug in person since 2006 and I miss him so much.
God
gave me a brother for so many reasons: a
protector, a comforter, someone who knows me warts and all and still loves me…and
someone who inspires me when he shares his heart and thoughts with me. He sent me the song above and today, it seems
just perfect to share with you – my spiritual brothers and sisters.
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?)
- 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.
- 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 had a difficult 2020. Yet
something new is beginning. They need
your prayers for 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 subscribe and watch their sound teaching episodes. Website: The Little Church World. And https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
.
·
Jenny S –
Bible teacher at a local Bible school, that she would have curiosity under
change, as the vision of her organisation changes with new leadership. Help her identify the balance and value of
her unique contribution. Pray the Lord
maintains her health in this time of stress.
·
Audley M –
Pray for his health and wisdom and for the effectiveness and growth of his
faithful radio ministry (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Indianapolis) as America
hunger for ‘true meat’!
- Sophie – four-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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