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by Christian Worship & Scripture Songs (Esther Mui)
God gives us life and nestles us into the family of His choice. He directs our paths – our achievements and
our stumbles – knowing the exact time He will bring us to His cross. Along the way, He gives us family and friends
to raise us and teach us, to challenge and defeat us and always for our good
and His glory.
This WeakEnd Assignment is a reminder of the amazing
perfection of God’s choices in the people who surround our lives over time.
1. Set
aside an hour and find a place where you will not be interrupted.
2. Bring
your Bible, notebook, something to write with and a refreshment.
3. Settle
your heart and pray that the Lord will remind you of special characters in your
life.
4. Date
a fresh page in your notebook and write down the names of your parents,
siblings and special friends. Limit your
list to 12.
5. Beside
each name write one or two memories that were of high importance in your spiritual
journey.
6. Read
Psalm 139 and note the verses that relate to the way God has guided you through
people.
7. Sometimes
these memories will be of difficulties or pain and sometimes these memories
will be of the best of times.
8. Pick
three and write a note to each one to thank them for contributing to your growth
path in the Lord.
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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