Monday, September 4, 2023

There Is A Time

 

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“Is this not the fast which I choose, to loosen the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free and break every yoke?  Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into the house; when you see the naked, to cover him; and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? 

 

“Then your light will break out like the dawn, and your recovery will speedily spring forth; and your righteousness will go before you; the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.  Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry, and He will say, ‘Her I am.’  If your remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and speaking wickedness,

 

And if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness and your gloom will become like midday.  And the Lord will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. 

 

“Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will raise up the age-old foundations; and you will be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of the streets in which to dwell.”  Isaiah 58:7-12

 

There is a time for storing Scripture in your heart, for prayer and fasting. 

 

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.)

·      Thanskgiving - Jill – came through her surgery well.  Thank you for praying.  Please pray everything goes smoothly as she heals.  Continue to pray for Peter her husband wisdom in his supportive care and that those who love her, will rally to support her.

·      Becky – having spinal surgery to repair some deterioration vertebrae on Tuesday.  Please pray for the surgery to go well and for her health care providers that they are compassionate and skilled and that her family rallies around her to care for her.

·      Jonia 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.

·      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. 

·      Jenlost 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.  He can no longer 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 – continues his battle 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 -- for salvation.

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

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

·      Peyton and Carter - Payton, 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 angry and refuses to move out.  Please pray the Lord saves all three and that Luke 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 and recently had a serious fall and is now in an aged care facility after having a serious fall.  Pray she adjusts 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.

 

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

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