Word From A Friend

“God is our refuge & strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, & though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though its waters roar & foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. – Come, behold the works of the Lord, who has wrought desolation in the earth. He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow & cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. ‘Cease striving & know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’ The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.” Psalm 46:1-3, 8-11

Today I received an email from a friend wanting to encourage me during this time of challenge. Here is what it said: “Every home is not necessarily a community of love and service. And the workplace is not always a place of cooperating. Nor are all our relationships healing and encouraging. Therefore in the midst of life, we can feel lost and alienated.

“We therefore need to hear the call to come home, home to the Father's heart. God so much wants to give us a home, a sense of belonging, a place to live, a shelter where we feel protected and a place of safety in which we feel safe.

“This place of safety can be found in our world, but only in the place of prayer - a place of fellowship with the Father of all grace and consolation, who invites us to be with Him. It is there that we are truly at home. And it is from this centre that we seek to build families of joy and openness, church bodies of reconciliation, workplaces of productivity and partnership, and friendships that are not stifling, but are marked by servant-hood and reciprocity.”

What a miracle to be loved by a God who cares so much!! Thank you A.S.

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

PS: Prayer Requests: Reg’s long drive to be safe and his ministry. Doctors and specialists caring for Lyle’s brother (he’s better, but is still unable to stand. Has two more weeks in a wheelchair – what a miracle to know this!!), David, Adrian and Randy. Gregg to sell his home in the UK. The Kossallys and me during some big changes. Pray for God’s will for a project for me in Pakistan in November.