Sing to Him

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I died from Stories & Songs Vol. 1 (Official Music Video)

By David Phelps (4 mins 43 sec)

 

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.  Sing to Him, sing praises to Him’ speak of all His wonders.  Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. 

 

“Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually.  Remember His wonders which He has done, His marvels and the judgments uttered by His mouth, O seed of Abraham, His servant, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!  He is the Lord our God; His judgments are in all the earth.” Psalm 105:1-7

 

Assignment

1.    Set aside an hour and find a place where you will not be interrupted.

2.    Have your Bible, notebook, a writing implement and a refreshment.

3.    Pray that the Lord will inspire you with His glory through this time.

4.    Listen carefully to the song video and take notes of special thoughts that you are grateful to God for

5.    Read through all of Psalm 105 and make notes of special discoveries.

6.    Thank the Lord for His care and for what you have learned.

7.    Find a family member (either a real family member or a Christ-blood family member) and share two things you learned from this assignment before next week.

 

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 to Amazon books.  

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)

 

•                 Sue and Rob have tried to help their adult nephew, Luke, but he has become disruptive and irresponsible.  Please pray that Sue and Rob have the wisdom, strength and a way to get Luke to move out of their home.  Pray Luke grows up and accepts their request.

•                 Recovery From Hurricane Ian – the storm was unprecedented and left death and destruction in its wake.  Recovery and restoration efforts continue.  Continue to pray for all those restoring the State, those supporting those affected by this storm and the animals.

•                 Iran - The country is in turmoil and many are in danger for seeking freedom. Over a hundred have been killed.  Please pray especially for Ryan's family and friends there.

•                 Bettina – Please pray for her strength, courage, and wisdom and for the Lord to comfort her as she remembers the loss of Jim, her husband who passed on 7th of October, seven years ago.  Pray also for her five, married daughters and 17 grandchildren, that they remain faithful and caring of Bettina.  Pray the Lord captures the hearts of two of her daughters’ husbands who are not yet believers and for one of her daughters who is working her way back to the Lord. 

•                 Robin – just lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her daughter who comforts her during this time.

•                 Tom and Elizabeth - planning their wedding.  Please pray that they both are firm in their commitment to Jesus Christ as the priority and that Sue and Grant have wisdom in their advice to them. 

•                 Andrew – is growing stronger after the cancellation of his wedding.  He is supported by his Christian family and friends but needs our supportive prayer to get through this loss in a gracious and hopeful way.

•                 J and M – who were planning a life together and have just broken up.  She is returning to Japan to regroup.  Please pray for both of them that they remain civil and grow through this difficulty.

•                 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 the eldest granddaughter and is 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 to do well in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases with each day.

•                 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 and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil.  Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.

 

•                 Jenny S– A woman who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years, 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 and finances in this time of stress.

•                 Simon, 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.

•                 Andrew – a man devoted to leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf is currently separated from his family.  Please pray for this time that Andrew will discover new insights.

•                 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.

•                 Patrick - a wonderful Bible scholar who is presently part of an English Translation Review Committee, working to review a new translation of the New Testament, Antioch Bible (translating from Syriac to English).  Pray for their hoped-for goal of finishing the entire NT this calendar year and that he has increasing skill in the complicated languages he is working with.

•                 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 you can subscribe to:   Website:  The Little Church World.  And https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld .

•                 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’!

 

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.

•                 UPDATE - Barbara – (my sister-in-law) recovering from an infection in her leg.  She is finally beginning to be better and is now off the antibiotics.  Please pray for her complete recovery and for Tim who is caring for her.

•                 Thanksgiving - Lyle - is healing from a broken wrist and is back to driving.  Still having physical therapy.  Pray for his continued healing and patience during this time and for Annette, who supports him.

•                 David – recovering quickly from a heart attack.  Pray for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi, who cares for him daily, that she will be strong and healthy through this time.

•                 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 extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

•                 Denny – is having heart problems.  Please pray for his health carers and for Marci, his wife, as she cares for him.

•                 Jake – A friend of my brother who is living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for other friends to help him through his health journey. 

 

Pray for the World

Daily Fear Not

 

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Do Not Fear for I AM With You!’

by YAHSown777 (9 minutes)

 

“After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, ‘Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; your reward shall be very great.’” Genesis 15:1

 

None of God’s promises to us are small or insignificant, such as this one.  There are, strangely enough, about 365 times God reminds us to not fear in His Word to us.  So that is one a day for all of us who sometimes forget Who oversees everything and everyone in every moment of our lives.  Really neat!!

 

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 to Amazon books.  

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)

 

•                 Sue and Rob have tried to help their adult nephew, Luke, but he has become disruptive and irresponsible.  Please pray that Sue and Rob have the wisdom, strength and a way to get Luke to move out of their home.  Pray Luke grows up and accepts their request.

•                 Recovery From Hurricane Ian – the storm was unprecedented and left death and destruction in its wake.  Recovery and restoration efforts continue.  Continue to pray for all those restoring the State, those supporting those affected by this storm and the animals.

•                 Iran - The country is in turmoil and many are in danger for seeking freedom. Over a hundred have been killed.  Please pray especially for Ryan's family and friends there.

•                 Bettina – Please pray for her strength, courage, and wisdom and for the Lord to comfort her as she remembers the loss of Jim, her husband who passed on 7th of October, seven years ago.  Pray also for her five, married daughters and 17 grandchildren, that they remain faithful and caring of Bettina.  Pray the Lord captures the hearts of two of her daughters’ husbands who are not yet believers and for one of her daughters who is working her way back to the Lord. 

•                 Robin – just lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her daughter who comforts her during this time.

•                 Tom and Elizabeth - planning their wedding.  Please pray that they both are firm in their commitment to Jesus Christ as the priority and that Sue and Grant have wisdom in their advice to them. 

•                 Andrew – is growing stronger after the cancellation of his wedding.  He is supported by his Christian family and friends but needs our supportive prayer to get through this loss in a gracious and hopeful way.

•                 J and M – who were planning a life together and have just broken up.  She is returning to Japan to regroup.  Please pray for both of them that they remain civil and grow through this difficulty.

•                 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 the eldest granddaughter and is 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 to do well in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases with each day.

•                 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 and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil.  Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.

 

•                 Jenny S– A woman who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years, 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 and finances in this time of stress.

•                 Simon, 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.

•                 Andrew – a man devoted to leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf is currently separated from his family.  Please pray for this time that Andrew will discover new insights.

•                 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.

•                 Patrick - a wonderful Bible scholar who is presently part of an English Translation Review Committee, working to review a new translation of the New Testament, Antioch Bible (translating from Syriac to English).  Pray for their hoped-for goal of finishing the entire NT this calendar year and that he has increasing skill in the complicated languages he is working with.

•                 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 you can subscribe to:   Website:  The Little Church World.  And https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld .

•                 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’!

 

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.

•                 UPDATE - Barbara – (my sister-in-law) recovering from an infection in her leg.  She is finally beginning to be better and is now off the antibiotics.  Please pray for her complete recovery and for Tim who is caring for her.

•                 Thanksgiving - Lyle - is healing from a broken wrist and is back to driving.  Still having physical therapy.  Pray for his continued healing and patience during this time and for Annette, who supports him.

•                 David – recovering quickly from a heart attack.  Pray for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi, who cares for him daily, that she will be strong and healthy through this time.

•                 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 extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

•                 Denny – is having heart problems.  Please pray for his health carers and for Marci, his wife, as she cares for him.

•                 Jake – A friend of my brother who is living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for other friends to help him through his health journey.

 

 

Pray for the World

Almost Forgot This Promise!

 

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But Reject Cain’s Offering’ by Grace Digital Network (11 min 3 sec)

 

“And Abel was a keeper of flocks, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.  So it came about in the course of time that Cain brought an offering to the Lord of the fruit of the ground.  Abel on his part also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of their fat portions.  And the Lord had regard for Abel and for his offering; but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard.

 

“So Cain became very angry and his countenance fell.  Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry?  And why has your countenance fallen?  If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up?  And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.’” Genesis 4:2b-7

 

I may never get out of Genesis!  As many of you would know, it is one of my very favourite books of the Bible.  Anyway, although this passage holds heaps of lessons, the one that spoke to me recently is about the tempting power of resentment and jealousy and how it affects every part of us, even if we are not aware. 

 

And resentment and jealousy lead to bitterness and brittleness and sometimes worse!  

 

This promise of God is so beautiful when we struggle and compare ourselves with others:  If you do well, your countenance will be lifted up and if not, you are easily tempted to sin because of it! 

 

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 to Amazon books.  

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)

 

•                 Sue and Rob have tried to help their adult nephew, Luke, but he has become disruptive and irresponsible.  Please pray that Sue and Rob have the wisdom, strength and a way to get Luke to move out of their home.  Pray Luke grows up and accepts their request.

•                 Recovery From Hurricane Ian – the storm was unprecedented and left death and destruction in its wake.  Recovery and restoration efforts continue.  Continue to pray for all those restoring the State, those supporting those affected by this storm and the animals.

•                 Iran - The country is in turmoil and many are in danger for seeking freedom. Over a hundred have been killed.  Please pray especially for Ryan's family and friends there.

•                 Bettina – Please pray for her strength, courage, and wisdom and for the Lord to comfort her as she remembers the loss of Jim, her husband who passed on 7th of October, seven years ago.  Pray also for her five, married daughters and 17 grandchildren, that they remain faithful and caring of Bettina.  Pray the Lord captures the hearts of two of her daughters’ husbands who are not yet believers and for one of her daughters who is working her way back to the Lord. 

•                 Robin – just lost her beloved mother (was 93 years old), please pray for strength and healing for her as she navigates through this time of mourning and for her daughter who comforts her during this time.

•                 Tom and Elizabeth - planning their wedding.  Please pray that they both are firm in their commitment to Jesus Christ as the priority and that Sue and Grant have wisdom in their advice to them. 

•                 Andrew – is growing stronger after the cancellation of his wedding.  He is supported by his Christian family and friends but needs our supportive prayer to get through this loss in a gracious and hopeful way.

•                 J and M – who were planning a life together and have just broken up.  She is returning to Japan to regroup.  Please pray for both of them that they remain civil and grow through this difficulty.

•                 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 the eldest granddaughter and is 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 to do well in their studies and that their love of the Lord increases with each day.

•                 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 and remain bold and courageous in the face of evil.  Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.

 

•                 Jenny S– A woman who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years, 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 and finances in this time of stress.

•                 Simon, 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.

•                 Andrew – a man devoted to leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf is currently separated from his family.  Please pray for this time that Andrew will discover new insights.

•                 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.

•                 Patrick - a wonderful Bible scholar who is presently part of an English Translation Review Committee, working to review a new translation of the New Testament, Antioch Bible (translating from Syriac to English).  Pray for their hoped-for goal of finishing the entire NT this calendar year and that he has increasing skill in the complicated languages he is working with.

•                 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 you can subscribe to:   Website:  The Little Church World.  And https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld .

•                 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’!

 

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.

•                 UPDATE - Barbara – (my sister-in-law) recovering from an infection in her leg.  She is finally beginning to be better and is now off the antibiotics.  Please pray for her complete recovery and for Tim who is caring for her.

•                 Thanksgiving - Lyle - is healing from a broken wrist and is back to driving.  Still having physical therapy.  Pray for his continued healing and patience during this time and for Annette, who supports him.

•                 David – recovering quickly from a heart attack.  Pray for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi, who cares for him daily, that she will be strong and healthy through this time.

•                 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 extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

•                 Denny – is having heart problems.  Please pray for his health carers and for Marci, his wife, as she cares for him.

•                 Jake – A friend of my brother who is living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for other friends to help him through his health journey. 

 

Pray for the World