Another Interrruption

“Blesses be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.” II Corinthians 1:3-5

“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 9:2-3

Yesterday, waiting to cross at a busy intersection, I noticed a rather large, older woman, sitting in an electric wheel chair across the street. She had perched herself almost into traffic, waiting for the light to change. One of her legs was completely gone; the other only partially there, covered with part of a prosthetic limb. The light changed. We moved toward each other. I smiled and told her “Thank you” as I passed, thinking what courage it would take to live her life. In a local shop, I asked if they had seen her. They told me her name was Lottie. When she was 18 she fell in love but the man rejected her, so she threw herself under a train. She now lives in a boarding house and terrorised everyone she meets with her seething bitterness and hatred. Please join me in praying for her.

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Ongoing Prayer Request: Audley’s family to be comforted by His Truth and travelling mercies for him. Efforts to support Australians recovering from natural disasters (fires and floods), encouragement for support workers still labouring. Marilu, pregnant in hospital for months to save her unborn. God’s hands on new USA political administration. Barb and Gary to find new, satisfying jobs; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, Michael, David and Adrian. Randy’s family moving to Canada. New work projects for me. Praise: Lyle’s brother and girlfriend, as he continues to recover his life.