Personal Notes - Psalm 139:16

“My frame was not hidden from Thee, When I was made in secret. And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth.”

“And as He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him saying, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?’ Jesus answered, ‘It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was in order that the works of God might be displayed in him.’” John 9:3

In workshops I do about self esteem, I ask people to write on a piece of paper three things they would like to change about the way they look and time them. Then I ask them to do the same thing for three things they really like about themselves. You will know the results before I can even say it. Psalm 139 affirms how precious we are just the way we are. The Lord designed our frame – what He would build upon, even the hidden parts (every weakness, no matter at what age). He skilfully created us, not haphazardly and in secret where only He could appraise His creation – “in the depths of the earth”

“Thy hands fashioned and made me altogether, -- Didst Thou not pour me out like milk, and curdle me like cheese; clothe me with skin and flesh, and knit me together with bones and sinews? Thou hast granted me life and lovingkindness; and Thy care has preserved my spirit.” Job 10:8a, 10-12

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Prayer Requests: Carla’s family dealing with the death of the father and now a brother with mom still in hospital. Isaiah’s ministry in the Philippines. Randy for heart surgery 4 July. Michael C after the fire. And my need. (Please see column to the left for ongoing prayer requests.