Personal Notes - Psalm 139:8

“If I ascend to heaven, Thou art there; If I make my bed in Sheol, behold Thou art there.”

Sometimes, you have moments when you feel so very close to the Father; and in those times, it as if you soar to ascend to heaven. You expect He will be close to you there because YOU have made the effort to be close. However, the work of His grace is so amazing that even when you are in your most rebellious and deep in wilful and determined sinful behaviour or thought – when you are dwelling and making your bed in Sheol – even then, at your worst, He is just as close (and perhaps we do not see Him, because He is hugging us so very close during those times.

“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, that no one should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which Christ prepared beforehand, that we should walk in then.” Ephesians 2:8-10

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

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

PS: Those who read or receive the WeakDay Devotion are a small family and need to share our prayer requests, praise points and results from asking with prayer together. Yesterday, I received more prayer requests than ever. So, will move ongoing prayer requests to a column on the blog site (see below), but ask for urgent prayer now for: Isaias (God’s servant in Philippines -mother had a stroke), Randy (a young friend – stroke), Michael C (fire in his home – he is confined to a wheel chair).