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by Shane & Shane (Lyric Video)
by Faith Displayed (5 mins 13 sec)
“Then they said to him, ‘Where is Sarah your wife?’ And he said, ‘There, in the tent.’ He said, ‘I will surely return to you at this
time next year; and behold, Sarah your wife will have a son.’
“And Sarah was listening at the tent door, which was
behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah were
old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing. Sarah laughed to herself, saying, ‘After I
have become old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?’
“And the Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh,
saying, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, when I am so old?’ Is anything too difficult for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you,
at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.’
“Sarah denied it however, saying, ‘I did not laugh’, for
she was afraid. And He said, ‘Now, but
you did laugh.’” Genesis 18:9-15
As I was writing out the scripture verses, it occurred to me
that it was rather repetitious and know that is always something special in the
Word. When you read the same ‘story’
more than once it means ‘pay attention’, but what might the message mean for
today.
Oh yes, we know God can do anything and we know lying straight
to God’s face is not going to work. But
perhaps the message is also about how precious having a child is and how every
child from the moment of conception is known, watched and amazingly precious in
God’s eyes – not a inconvenience or a mistake to eliminate (Psalm 139!).
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?)
•
UPDATE - Lyle -had to have surgery on his wrist and is feeling
worse than ever. While rare, the surgeon
said it could take up to a year to heal! He has no feeling in a couple fingers. Pray
for his continued healing and patience during this time and for Annette, his lovely wife who supports him. Also pray for Annette’s father who is
quite ill -- they’ve just discovered he has cancer and pray for Annette’s Mom who
will be there to support him through this time.
•
Pray for peace
and revival in America
•
Sarah and Andrew
– he has left his job and she has gone to work in a new and exciting
position. Pray they keep family balance
to the glory of the Lord
•
Sue and Rob need prayers for wisdom and resolute spirits as
they deal with their adult nephew, Luke.
He is becoming increasingly disruptive and irresponsible. They invited him to stay with them as he was
struggling, but he has more than overstayed his welcome. Pray for healing for Luke and that he begins
to accept their request.
•
Iran - The country is in turmoil. Many are in danger for seeking freedom. Many
have been killed or thrown into prison.
Pray especially for Ryan's family and
friends there.
•
Thanksgiving - Bettina – is growing stronger in
courage and wisdom as she enters a new phase of her life in the Lord. Thank the Lord He has provided her with five,
married daughters and 17 grandchildren.
Pray they all grow to love and follow the Lord. The daughter we’ve especially been praying
for has begun to return to the Lord through a difficult time. Continue to pray for her and for the husbands
of two of her daughters who have not yet believed in the saving power of Jesus
Christ.
•
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 broken up. She returned home to Japan to regroup. He remains behind working toward a new
career. Pray they are both captured by
His love during this time of pain.
•
Christine –
give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives
his heart to the Lord.
•
Family of Eric
– Eric died suddenly at 52 leaving his 47-year-old wife and three girls (ages
16, 19 and 23). Pray the Lord brings
strength to them as they regroup into a new life. Pray for trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based
friends to continue to support them.
•
Peyton and
Carter- Grandchildren of Jeff and
Rachael.
Payton is their 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. 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 daily.
•
Callilah-
a lost child. Pray the Lord captures 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–
who has served the Lord as a Bible teacher at a local Bible school for 25 years
has been called to a new ministry. Give
her courage and strength as she finds her way in this 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) will be entering a new phase of
his work and leaving our congregation.
Pray the entire family is gracious and courageous under change and that
their grace, devotion and love continues to reflect their love of the Word and
lordship of Jesus Christ. Strengthen the
congregation to rejoice with them as they leave us. And help us left behind welcome the new leader
the Lord has prepared for us.
•
Andrew –
a man devoted to his family and the responsibilities of leading a worldwide
ministry to the deaf, has been travelling extensively. Pray for his continued strength and health
and that through this time he discovers new insights.
•
Pat and Isobel
–as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.
Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them with ‘streams in the
desert’.
•
Jasper and Bec
– the new youth pastor who is completing his studies at Moore College while
living on campus. Pray for balance
between academic studies and common-sense family focus.
•
Patrick -
a Bible scholar, who is presently part of an English Translation Review
Committee, reviewing a new translation of the New Testament, ‘The 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 safety, health, strength
and time with family as their ministry continues to spread around the world in
a model of home churches. Pray for the continued growth of their YouTube
channel and website: The Little Church
World at https://www.youtube.com/user/thelittlechurchworld
.
•
Audley M
– In his 90s remarried this year (his wife passed away a few years ago). 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 a serious 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.
•
David – growing
stronger after his heart attack. Pray
for wisdom for his health carers and for Heidi,
his daughter, who cares for him daily, to be strong and healthy through this
time.
•
Sophie– six-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 her symptoms and heal her.
•
Hans– a
dear friend in Germany, continues his battle with 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, 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.
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