Personal Notes - Psalm 139:21

“Do I not hate those who hate Thee, O Lord! And do I not loathe those who rise up against Thee?”

“But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death;” Philippians 3:7-10a

I heard a sermon once that challenged me to pray for the “mind of Christ” about what was happening in my world. And in some ways, as I look back, praying for this was dangerous, because as you read God’s Word and see His heart more and more, you begin to see just a little bit of the sadness and disappointment He must have regarding His creation. Yet He still loves and extends His hand even to His enemies.

“’But I [Jesus] say to you who hear, love your enemies, do go to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.’” Luke 6:27-28

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

PS: Prayer Requests: Carla’s family during this second time of loss. Paul’s restoration of health. During Randy’s heart surgery – they were unable to repair the damaged valve, but believe he can manage with it the way it is. And my need.