WeakEnd Assignment – G = P.E.A.O.A.G?

 

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Or Search YouTube for 'What is the Gospel? - John Piper'

By The Gospel Coalition (3 min 32 sec)

 

“’And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise Him on the heel.’” Genesis 3:15

 

“And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.” Matthew 27:50

 

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

 

“Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven fled away, and no place was found for them.  And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds…And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:11-12, 15

 

Assignment

 

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

2.    Bring your Bible, a notebook, something to write with, a refreshment and a way to watch the video above.

3.    Settle in and pray that the Lord will help you find a new way to understand and share the Gospel with others.

4.    Open your notebook to a fresh page and date it.  Write the letters P, E, A, O, A, G down the left side of a page.

5.    Watch the video and write out what each of the letters represent as important parts of the Gospel.

6.    Consider and write some ideas about how this new perspective on the meaning of the Gospel can help you as you share the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ with others

7.    Pray and thank God for the privilege of serving Him.

 

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). 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 (Thank you for the updates.)

·      Joni – a long-time friend, wandering through the challenges of cancer treatment.  No results yet from the PET scan, but other tests indicate her cancer is gone.  Nevertheless, she is still recovering from the treatments and needs your prayers as she lives alone.

·      Jill – will soon have cataract surgery.  Please pray for the surgeon and those who support her, that the procedure will go smoothly, and her eye will heal quickly, and that Peter her husband, and those who love her, would rally to support her.

·      Barbara – the beloved wife of my brother, Tim (who passed away suddenly early this year).  They had been together for nearly 50 years – thanks you for praying for her (and I thank you for praying for me as he was the last of my family).  Please pray God places people in her path who will help her with all the things He knows she needs help with.  Pray for Barb’s peace and protection at night.

·      Wayne B – is slowly losing his precious wife, Lyn, (diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia three and a half years ago).  She has been in care since May of 2020 but recently had a succession of falls and is now in a psycho-geriatric facility. She sometimes knows who he is but is no longer able to respond.  Pray for comfort for Wayne as he deals with this difficult situation. 

·      Jen – lost her only sister and recently had an accident and is in a special long-term facility while she recovers.  Please pray for her patience and that she will realise how much the Lord loves her.

·      Hans– a dear friend in Germany struggling with lung cancer and financial difficulties.  Pray his new social worker will be able to help him and that he will have patience.  Pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will remind him of the Lord’s love.  Pray for his Mom (age 84) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

·      Leon – out of intensive care into the high dependency unit.  Pray for his health-care providers that they are wise and compassionate.

·      Ivan – (brother of Emil) Ivan has been battling illness for a long time is now virtually starving himself to death.  He no longer can stand.  Pray for Ivan to revive his hope and for Emil to be strong and wise as he holds his brother’s hand through this final journey.  And give Brenda, Emil’s wife wisdom and compassion as she comforts him.

·      Beth – at 30 years old is now in palliative care, on Morphine as she faces imminent death, give her peace as she journeys through this last step on her way Home to be with her Saviour and King.

·      Jake – No news about Jake, a friend of my brother, also living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for his other friends and health carers to help him through his health journey.

·      Patti and John – Pray the Lord keeps them safe and healthy and that they are encouraged in the strength of the Lord and never compromise the truth of the Bible for any reason.  (Joshuah 1:6-9).

·      Fred and Barb – brother of Patti and his wife -- for salvation.

·      Bryan and Julie (Patti’s daughter) for salvation.  They are the parents of a number of lost, damaged and troubled children, including, Callilah, Adrian, Micah, Kevin and Nate.

·      Pray for Jeff and Rachael’s family in Louisville to desire and seek a relationship with the Lord.

·      Peyton and Carter - Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.  Payton, their granddaughter is now a senior in university.  Carter, their son is now a freshman in college.  Both are exceptional students and love the Lord.  Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that the Lord watches over and protects them, that they continue to do well in their studies and that their love of God’s Word increases daily.

·      Philip and Sue – Philip recently had surgery.  Pray for his health carers and for Sue as she supports him through his recovery.

·      Sarah and Andrew – he left his job a year ago -- she went to work in a new role.  Pray for this precious Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.

·      Sue and Rob – opened their home to support Luke who is lost, angry and refuses to move out.  Please pray the Lord saves him and he realises he must take responsibility for his own life.  Pray for the continued patience and compassion of Sue and Rob.

·      Ray and Kathy – Ray’s mom is fading into the growing fog of dementia.  She lives a couple of hours away, recently had a serious fall and is now in an aged care facility.  Pray she might adjust and stay healthy.  Pray for travelling mercies for Ray as he drives back and forth to visit her, and for Kathy as she supports him through this difficult time.  Pray also for their separate ministries to grow through the witness of their love and compassion.

·      Bettina – continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord.  Pray each of her five married daughters, spouses and 18 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

·      Paul – please pray for him.  He still has not found a job or work after more than ten years.  He is very discouraged and now unwell.  Please pray the Lord provides needed work so he can begin to heal and strengthen.

·      Ian – continue to pray that his desire to grow his understanding and effectiveness with personal evangelism is fulfilled. 

·      Elina – needs God’s wisdom and the courage of her convictions and resolve to live a life that is Christ-honouring for herself and her young son, Jimmy.

·      Megan (for emotional healing) and Scott, her husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through troubled times.

·      Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives his heart to the Lord.

·      Robin – 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 is comforting her.

·      Pray for true, Christ-centered revival in America.

 

Pray for those in full-time service

Pray the Lord upholds 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.

·      Scott and Carolyn Petty – Scott is settling in as our new pastor.  Pray he and his wife and family will know how welcome they are.  Pray for their wisdom, strength and patience during this time.

·      Elaine and Jim Pounder and their Little Church ministry continue a new work.  They thank you for your prayers.  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

·      Jenny S– Pray God provides her with a new car.  Help her identify the value of her unique contributions wherever she goes.  Pray the Lord maintains her health and finances.

·      Pat and Isobel –as they serve tirelessly in challenging times.  Pray the Lord refreshes and strengthens them with ‘streams in the desert’.

·      Talitha – in full-time children’s ministry and needs financial support for her work.  Pray God moves the hearts of those around her to provide ample support for her work.

·      Simon, Tamara and their children – Simon has moved to a new ministry with new challenges.  Pray for him and his entire family. 

·      Andrew and his wife – a man devoted to his family and the responsibilities of leading a worldwide ministry to the deaf.  Pray for his continued strength and health.

·      John and Sheridan – a most delightful couple.  He is the pastor of a church with a small and faithful congregation, and she supports him in many ways.  Pray that God encourages them to not grow weary of their work and that the Lord brings abundant fruit.

·      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.

·      Audley M – In his 90s, remarried last 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.

Pray for the World

Just a Favourite Promise

 

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By S. A. H.

 

 

“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.  My soul will make its boast in the Lord; the humble will hear it and rejoice.  O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.

 

“I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.  They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed.  The poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.  The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.

 

“O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!  O fear the Lord, you His saints; for to those who fear Him there is no want.  The young lions do not lack and suffer hunger; but they who seek the Lord shall not be in want of any good thing.” Psalm 34:1-10

 

What a wonderful reminder to start the day.

 

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). 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 (Thank you for the updates.)

·      Joni – a long-time friend, wandering through the challenges of cancer treatment.  No results yet from the PET scan, but other tests indicate her cancer is gone.  Nevertheless, she is still recovering from the treatments and needs your prayers as she lives alone.

·      Jill – will soon have cataract surgery.  Please pray for the surgeon and those who support her, that the procedure will go smoothly, and her eye will heal quickly, and that Peter her husband, and those who love her, would rally to support her.

·      Barbara – the beloved wife of my brother, Tim (who passed away suddenly early this year).  They had been together for nearly 50 years – thanks you for praying for her (and I thank you for praying for me as he was the last of my family).  Please pray God places people in her path who will help her with all the things He knows she needs help with.  Pray for Barb’s peace and protection at night.

·      Wayne B – is slowly losing his precious wife, Lyn, (diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia three and a half years ago).  She has been in care since May of 2020 but recently had a succession of falls and is now in a psycho-geriatric facility. She sometimes knows who he is but is no longer able to respond.  Pray for comfort for Wayne as he deals with this difficult situation. 

·      Jen – lost her only sister and recently had an accident and is in a special long-term facility while she recovers.  Please pray for her patience and that she will realise how much the Lord loves her.

·      Hans– a dear friend in Germany struggling with lung cancer and financial difficulties.  Pray his new social worker will be able to help him and that he will have patience.  Pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will remind him of the Lord’s love.  Pray for his Mom (age 84) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

·      Leon – out of intensive care into the high dependency unit.  Pray for his health-care providers that they are wise and compassionate.

·      Ivan – (brother of Emil) Ivan has been battling illness for a long time is now virtually starving himself to death.  He no longer can stand.  Pray for Ivan to revive his hope and for Emil to be strong and wise as he holds his brother’s hand through this final journey.  And give Brenda, Emil’s wife wisdom and compassion as she comforts him.

·      Beth – at 30 years old is now in palliative care, on Morphine as she faces imminent death, give her peace as she journeys through this last step on her way Home to be with her Saviour and King.

·      Jake – No news about Jake, a friend of my brother, also living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for his other friends and health carers to help him through his health journey.

·      Patti and John – Pray the Lord keeps them safe and healthy and that they are encouraged in the strength of the Lord and never compromise the truth of the Bible for any reason.  (Joshuah 1:6-9).

·      Fred and Barb – brother of Patti and his wife -- for salvation.

·      Bryan and Julie (Patti’s daughter) for salvation.  They are the parents of a number of lost, damaged and troubled children, including, Callilah, Adrian, Micah, Kevin and Nate.

·      Pray for Jeff and Rachael’s family in Louisville to desire and seek a relationship with the Lord.

·      Peyton and Carter - Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.  Payton, their granddaughter is now a senior in university.  Carter, their son is now a freshman in college.  Both are exceptional students and love the Lord.  Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that the Lord watches over and protects them, that they continue to do well in their studies and that their love of God’s Word increases daily.

·      Philip and Sue – Philip recently had surgery.  Pray for his health carers and for Sue as she supports him through his recovery.

·      Sarah and Andrew – he left his job a year ago -- she went to work in a new role.  Pray for this precious Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.

·      Sue and Rob – opened their home to support Luke who is lost, angry and refuses to move out.  Please pray the Lord saves him and he realises he must take responsibility for his own life.  Pray for the continued patience and compassion of Sue and Rob.

·      Ray and Kathy – Ray’s mom is fading into the growing fog of dementia.  She lives a couple of hours away, recently had a serious fall and is now in an aged care facility.  Pray she might adjust and stay healthy.  Pray for travelling mercies for Ray as he drives back and forth to visit her, and for Kathy as she supports him through this difficult time.  Pray also for their separate ministries to grow through the witness of their love and compassion.

·      Bettina – continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord.  Pray each of her five married daughters, spouses and 18 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

·      Paul – please pray for him.  He still has not found a job or work after more than ten years.  He is very discouraged and now unwell.  Please pray the Lord provides needed work so he can begin to heal and strengthen.

·      Ian – continue to pray that his desire to grow his understanding and effectiveness with personal evangelism is fulfilled. 

·      Elina – needs God’s wisdom and the courage of her convictions and resolve to live a life that is Christ-honouring for herself and her young son, Jimmy.

·      Megan (for emotional healing) and Scott, her husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through troubled times.

·      Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives his heart to the Lord.

·      Robin – 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 is comforting her.

·      Pray for true, Christ-centered revival in America.

 

Pray for those in full-time service

Pray the Lord upholds 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.

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.

Pray for the World

Your Witness of Trust

 

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Or search YouTube for ‘Selah – Lord I Trust You (Official Video)

By TheSelahVideos (4 min 48 sec)

 

“’Fear not, for you will not be put to shame; and do not feel humiliated, for you will not be disgraced; but you will forget the same of your youth, and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.  For your husband is your Maker, whose name is the Lord of hosts; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, Who is called the God of all the earth. 

 

“’For the Lord has called you, like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, even like a wife of one’s youth when she is rejected,’ says your God.  ‘For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will gather you.  In an outburst of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting loving kindness I will have compassion on you.’  Says the Lord your Redeemer. 

 

“’For this is like the days of Noah to Me, when I swore that the waters of Noah would not flood the earth again; so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you nor will I rebuke you.  For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My covenant of peace will not be shaken.’ Says the Lord who has compassion on you.’” Isaiah 54:4-10

 

The greatest and smallest losses are reminders of God’s lovingkindness, of His compassion, His unmatchable patience and forgiveness, His tenderness and the extent of His love for each of His children.  It is our trust that honours Him the most, and witnesses to others of our reliance on our Heavenly Father.  No matter how difficult a time you may be facing, difficult times are the best times to bring our focus and prayers to remember how He has shepherded us throughout our life.

 

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). 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 (Thank you for the updates.)

·      Joni – a long-time friend, wandering through the challenges of cancer treatment.  No results yet from the PET scan, but other tests indicate her cancer is gone.  Nevertheless, she is still recovering from the treatments and needs your prayers as she lives alone.

·      Jill – will soon have cataract surgery.  Please pray for the surgeon and those who support her, that the procedure will go smoothly, and her eye will heal quickly, and that Peter her husband, and those who love her, would rally to support her.

·      Barbara – the beloved wife of my brother, Tim (who passed away suddenly early this year).  They had been together for nearly 50 years – thanks you for praying for her (and I thank you for praying for me as he was the last of my family).  Please pray God places people in her path who will help her with all the things He knows she needs help with.  Pray for Barb’s peace and protection at night.

·      Wayne B – is slowly losing his precious wife, Lyn, (diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia three and a half years ago).  She has been in care since May of 2020 but recently had a succession of falls and is now in a psycho-geriatric facility. She sometimes knows who he is but is no longer able to respond.  Pray for comfort for Wayne as he deals with this difficult situation. 

·      Jen – lost her only sister and recently had an accident and is in a special long-term facility while she recovers.  Please pray for her patience and that she will realise how much the Lord loves her.

·      Hans– a dear friend in Germany struggling with lung cancer and financial difficulties.  Pray his new social worker will be able to help him and that he will have patience.  Pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will remind him of the Lord’s love.  Pray for his Mom (age 84) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

·      Leon – out of intensive care into the high dependency unit.  Pray for his health-care providers that they are wise and compassionate.

·      Ivan – (brother of Emil) Ivan has been battling illness for a long time is now virtually starving himself to death.  He no longer can stand.  Pray for Ivan to revive his hope and for Emil to be strong and wise as he holds his brother’s hand through this final journey.  And give Brenda, Emil’s wife wisdom and compassion as she comforts him.

·      Beth – at 30 years old is now in palliative care, on Morphine as she faces imminent death, give her peace as she journeys through this last step on her way Home to be with her Saviour and King.

·      Jake – No news about Jake, a friend of my brother, also living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for his other friends and health carers to help him through his health journey.

·      Patti and John – Pray the Lord keeps them safe and healthy and that they are encouraged in the strength of the Lord and never compromise the truth of the Bible for any reason.  (Joshuah 1:6-9).

·      Fred and Barb – brother of Patti and his wife -- for salvation.

·      Bryan and Julie (Patti’s daughter) for salvation.  They are the parents of a number of lost, damaged and troubled children, including, Callilah, Adrian, Micah, Kevin and Nate.

·      Pray for Jeff and Rachael’s family in Louisville to desire and seek a relationship with the Lord.

·      Peyton and Carter - Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.  Payton, their granddaughter is now a senior in university.  Carter, their son is now a freshman in college.  Both are exceptional students and love the Lord.  Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that the Lord watches over and protects them, that they continue to do well in their studies and that their love of God’s Word increases daily.

·      Philip and Sue – Philip recently had surgery.  Pray for his health carers and for Sue as she supports him through his recovery.

·      Sarah and Andrew – he left his job a year ago -- she went to work in a new role.  Pray for this precious Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.

·      Sue and Rob – opened their home to support Luke who is lost, angry and refuses to move out.  Please pray the Lord saves him and he realises he must take responsibility for his own life.  Pray for the continued patience and compassion of Sue and Rob.

·      Ray and Kathy – Ray’s mom is fading into the growing fog of dementia.  She lives a couple of hours away, recently had a serious fall and is now in an aged care facility.  Pray she might adjust and stay healthy.  Pray for travelling mercies for Ray as he drives back and forth to visit her, and for Kathy as she supports him through this difficult time.  Pray also for their separate ministries to grow through the witness of their love and compassion.

·      Bettina – continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord.  Pray each of her five married daughters, spouses and 18 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

·      Paul – please pray for him.  He still has not found a job or work after more than ten years.  He is very discouraged and now unwell.  Please pray the Lord provides needed work so he can begin to heal and strengthen.

·      Ian – continue to pray that his desire to grow his understanding and effectiveness with personal evangelism is fulfilled. 

·      Elina – needs God’s wisdom and the courage of her convictions and resolve to live a life that is Christ-honouring for herself and her young son, Jimmy.

·      Megan (for emotional healing) and Scott, her husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through troubled times.

·      Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives his heart to the Lord.

·      Robin – 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 is comforting her.

·      Pray for true, Christ-centered revival in America.

 

Pray for those in full-time service

Pray the Lord upholds 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.

 

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.

Pray for the World

A Reminder

 

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Or search YouTube for ‘Isaiah 53’

By Project Selah

 

“Who has believed our message?  And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?  For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of parched ground; He has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon Him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him. 

 

“He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 

 

“Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted.  But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed.

 

“All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.”  Isaiah 53:1-6

 

And when we realise how helplessness we are against the lure of sin and turn to the Risen Saviour, Jesus Christ, and confess that we need Him and place our trust in Him and Him alone, He promises He will enfold us in His arms of grace and will cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  Lord, let us have humble and grateful hearts when we consider the greatness of Your love for us.

 

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 (Thank you for the updates.)

·      Joni – a long-time friend, wandering through the challenges of cancer treatment.  No results yet from the PET scan, but other tests indicate her cancer is gone.  Nevertheless, she is still recovering from the treatments and needs your prayers as she lives alone.

·      Jill – will soon have cataract surgery.  Please pray for the surgeon and those who support her, that the procedure will go smoothly, and her eye will heal quickly, and that Peter her husband, and those who love her, would rally to support her.

·      Barbara – the beloved wife of my brother, Tim (who passed away suddenly early this year).  They had been together for nearly 50 years – thanks you for praying for her (and I thank you for praying for me as he was the last of my family).  Please pray God places people in her path who will help her with all the things He knows she needs help with.  Pray for Barb’s peace and protection at night.

·      Wayne B – is slowly losing his precious wife, Lyn, (diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia three and a half years ago).  She has been in care since May of 2020 but recently had a succession of falls and is now in a psycho-geriatric facility. She sometimes knows who he is but is no longer able to respond.  Pray for comfort for Wayne as he deals with this difficult situation. 

·      Jen – lost her only sister and recently had an accident and is in a long-term care facility while she recovers.  Please pray for her patience and that she will realise how much the Lord loves her.

·      Hans– a dear friend in Germany struggling with lung cancer and financial difficulties.  Pray his new social worker will be able to help him and that he will have patience.  Pray for his healthcare providers and that he is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will remind him of the Lord’s love.  Pray for his Mom (age 84) -- that their time together is filled with extraordinarily good memories and lots of love.

·      Leon – out of intensive care into the high dependency unit.  Pray for his health-care providers that they are wise and compassionate.

·      Ivan – (brother of Emil) Ivan has been battling illness for a long time is now virtually starving himself to death.  He no longer can stand.  Pray for Ivan to revive his hope and for Emil to be strong and wise as he holds his brother’s hand through this final journey.  And give Brenda, Emil’s wife wisdom and compassion as she comforts him.

·      Beth – at 30 years old is now in palliative care, on Morphine as she faces imminent death, give her peace as she journeys through this last step on her way Home to be with her Saviour and King.

·      Jake – No news about Jake, a friend of my brother, also living with COPD (emphysema) and heart problems.  Please pray for his daughter, Tiffany and for his other friends and health carers to help him through his health journey.

·      Patti and John – Pray the Lord keeps them safe and healthy and that they are encouraged in the strength of the Lord and never compromise the truth of the Bible for any reason.  (Joshuah 1:6-9).

·      Fred and Barb – brother of Patti and his wife -- for salvation.

·      Bryan and Julie (Patti’s daughter) for salvation.  They are the parents of a number of lost, damaged and troubled children, including, Callilah, Adrian, Micah, Kevin and Nate.

·      Pray for Jeff and Rachael’s family in Louisville to desire and seek a relationship with the Lord.

·      Peyton and Carter - Grandchildren of Jeff and Rachael.  Payton, their granddaughter is now a senior in university.  Carter, their son is now a freshman in college.  Both are exceptional students and love the Lord.  Pray they are not distracted by worldly things, that the Lord watches over and protects them, that they continue to do well in their studies and that their love of God’s Word increases daily.

·      Philip and Sue – Philip recently had surgery.  Pray for his health carers and for Sue as she supports him through his recovery.

·      Sarah and Andrew – he left his job a year ago -- she went to work in a new role.  Pray for this precious Christian couple that they focus on family balance to the glory of the Lord.

·      Sue and Rob – opened their home to support Luke who is lost, angry and refuses to move out.  Please pray the Lord saves him and he realises he must take responsibility for his own life.  Pray for the continued patience and compassion of Sue and Rob.

·      Ray and Kathy – Ray’s mom is fading into the growing fog of dementia.  She lives a couple of hours away, recently had a serious fall and is now in an aged care facility.  Pray she might adjust and stay healthy.  Pray for travelling mercies for Ray as he drives back and forth to visit her, and for Kathy as she supports him through this difficult time.  Pray also for their separate ministries to grow through the witness of their love and compassion.

·      Bettina – continue to pray for her as she grows into a new phase of her life in the Lord.  Pray each of her five married daughters, spouses and 18 grandchildren grow to love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

·      Paul – please pray for him.  He still has not found a job or work after more than ten years.  He is very discouraged and now unwell.  Please pray the Lord provides needed work so he can begin to heal and strengthen.

·      Ian – continue to pray that his desire to grow his understanding and effectiveness with personal evangelism is fulfilled. 

·      Elina – needs God’s wisdom and the courage of her convictions and resolve to live a life that is Christ-honouring for herself and her young son, Jimmy.

·      Megan (for emotional healing) and Scott, her husband (for patience and wisdom) and wisdom for his sister, Clare, as she seeks to support them through troubled times.

·      Christine – give her strength as she journeys to heart-healing and pray her husband gives his heart to the Lord.

·      Robin – 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 is comforting her.

·      Pray for true, Christ-centered revival in America.

 

Pray for those in full-time service

Pray the Lord upholds 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.

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.

Pray for the World