A Fathers’ Day Prayer – By Flora Komala
(Flora is one of the dear senior saints in God’s Mercy Church)
Lord, bless our fathers,
these men mean so such to us,
They are greatly responsible,
for who we are and who we become.
Bless them for having the courage
to do what is necessary to keep us out of trouble,
for making us do the right thing,
for helping us build our character,
even when it makes us angry.
Bless them for pushing us to do our best,
Even when they just want to love us.
Bless our fathers for being our protectors,
for leading us through stormy times to safety.
Bless our fathers for quietly making a living, f
or giving us food, clothing and food
Bless our fathers Lord, in Jesus name we pray
Amen
Let it rain – Forecasting Rain in Australia
Living in Australia we see droughts that go on and on, 7 years or more. Farmers and even the river systems desperately need rain. And every time it rains it is so special it is hard not to remember the words of Isaiah when he says that the desert will become a fertile field and the field will become a forest.
Australia was first called La Australia del Espiritu Santo (the southern land of the Holy Spirit) by the Spanish even before they saw it, they believed it existed. We, in Australia have been expecting waiting for the outpouring of the Spirit of God and like Elijah I can see the cloud on the horizon.
From the amazing things we have been seeing in our church, I can feel the wind change and see the cloud building. THE RAIN IS COMING TO BRING GLORY TO THE KING! TO REFRESH THOSE IN THE LORD AND TO RESTORE RIGHTEOUSNESS TO THE LAND!
Isaiah 32 (New International Version)
15 till the Spirit is poured upon us from on high,
and the desert becomes a fertile field,
and the fertile field seems like a forest.
16 Justice will dwell in the desert
and righteousness live in the fertile field.
17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace;
the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places,
in secure homes,
in undisturbed places of rest.
19 Though hail flattens the forest
and the city is leveled completely,
20 how blessed you will be,
sowing your seed by every stream,
and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.
The prophet Isaiah describes what happens when the Holy Spirit falls upon a people. Isaiah prophesies, “the desert becomes a fertile field,
and the fertile field seems like a forest.”
Isaiah is saying, “When the Holy Ghost comes, what was once a barren wilderness becomes a harvest field. A dead patch of ground suddenly overflows with fruit. And this is no temporary harvest. The field of fruit will grow into a forest. And you’ll be able to take cuttings from this forest year after year, and build on your fruitfulness continually.”
Isaiah adds, “Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field” (32:16). According to the prophet, the Holy Ghost also brings with him a message of judgment against sin. And that message produces righteousness in the people.
Isaiah isn’t speaking of a one-time outpouring of the Spirit, what some people think of as “revival.” Isaiah is describing something that lasts.
Isaiah continues: “The work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places” (Isaiah 32:17-18).
Peace comes because righteousness is at work. The Holy Spirit is busy sweeping out all unrest, disturbances and condemnation. What follows is peace of mind, peace in the home, and peace in God’s house. And when God’s people have the peace of Christ, they aren’t easily moved from it: “When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place. Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass” (32:19-20).
Isaiah’s prophecy about the Holy Spirit was directed to Israel during Uzziah’s reign. Yet it also applies to God’s people today. It is known as a dual prophecy. The fact is, every generation needs an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. And I believe the church today hasn’t seen anything compared to what the Holy Spirit wants to accomplish.
OPEN THE FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN AND LET IT RAIN. Let it rain for your Glory Oh GOD.
“Let the weak say, I am strong”
God has been so good to me. This week Byron has been returned to us from jail. Hendry gave his live to the Lord. And my daughters have made peace with their father. I am blessed beyond measure.
That is faith. It means setting your heart to obey all that is written in God’s Word, without questioning it or taking it lightly. And we know that if our hearts are determined to obey, God will make sure his Word to us is clear, without confusion. Moreover, if he commands us to do something, he’ll supply us with the power and strength to obey: “Let the weak say, I am strong” (Joel 3:10). “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might” (Ephesians 6:10).
Just let this song wash over you and thank the Lord that he is risen and has washed our sins away.
Let the weak say, “I am strong”
Let the poor say, “I am rich”
Let the blind say, “I can see”
It’s what the Lord has done in me
Let the weak say, “I am strong”
Let the poor say, “I am rich”
Let the blind say, “I can see”
It’s what the Lord has done in me
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Into the river, into the river, I will wade
There my sins are washed away
From the heavens mercy streams
Of the Savior’s love for me, yeah, I will rise
I will rise from waters deep
Into the saving arms of God
I will sing salvation songs
Jesus Christ has set me free
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Let the weak say, “I am strong”
Let the poor say, “I am rich”
Let the blind say, “I can see”
It’s what the Lord has done in me
Hosanna, sing hosanna to the Lord
To the Lamb that was slain
Unto the Lamb, forever, forever and ever
Everlasting faithful love
Lamentations 3
19-21I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness,
the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed.
I remember it all—oh, how well I remember—
the feeling of hitting the bottom.
But there’s one other thing I remember,
and remembering, I keep a grip on hope:
22-24God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out,
his merciful love couldn’t have dried up.
They’re created new every morning.
How great your faithfulness!
I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over).
He’s all I’ve got left.
25-27God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits,
to the woman who diligently seeks.
It’s a good thing to quietly hope,
quietly hope for help from God.
It’s a good thing when you’re young
to stick it out through the hard times. (Lamentations 3:19-26, The Message)
It is about WE not Me
Saw this video and loved it as Francis Chan is talking about God’s purposes in saving us. God’s purpose in saving me was to wed me to you; and “you and me” into an “us”, the group of believers known as Christians; a living temple.
I Peter 2:9-10
9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”
Once I lived alone – selfish to the core, then he saved me and now I have to live as a “chosen people”. We are living stones in the wall of the temple. We all have a role and our obligation is to be part of the whole.
Watch and enjoy
Black-headed Python (Aspidites melanocephalus) eats Racehorse Goanna (Gould’s monitor) at Cloud Break.
When Bamford et al undertook the Fauna Survey of the proposed Cloud Break mine site in 2005 they found one yes only one Black-headed python at 2.2 meters. They were so happy with the find he appeared on the cover of their report.
Yesterday 23rd June 2009 some 4 years after the first survey, the staff at Cloud break found this Black-headed python eating a Racehorse goanna. Racehorse Goannas are pretty good hunters, very quick runners and should have easily avoided becoming lunch. A bit like the rabbit and the tortoise, the slower one ends up winning the battle. If it is the same snake found in 2005 he has grown to about 3m. The staff at Cloud break pegged the site to protect the snake for the five hours it took to consume his lunch. Well done guys and thanks for the photos.
Part of understanding what it means to provide mining operations in remote parts of West Australia, something we at Multipro have been doing for 20 years, and something we really enjoy doing.
