Resting Plan

“For this reason I have often been hindered from coming to you; but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you whenever I go to Spain – for I hope to see you in passing, and to be helped on my way there by you, when I have first enjoyed your company for a while--” Romans 15:22-24

For those of us who have answered the call of the Father’s hand to go out, onto the far “mission field”, we wait to be called home or Home knowing His plans are perfect. I think of my friend Isaias in the Philippines right now who is so ill and determined to serve where he is called to. I pray now that he listens closely to the Father’s leading and rests – because rest is also part of the Father’s plan for us and sometimes it is knowing God’s plan IS working out, even when we think He may be missing some of the “local” details. He knows!

“’Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.’” Matthew 11:28-30

Take care to know God’s Word, your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New request: URGENT: Pray for: Virgil (and all concerned) - see earlier emails, now has an infection; and Isaias, on the mission field in Philippines and very ill, Barb to find work; Reg and Bev on their trip. Answers: Tim and Barb to be encouraged. Ongoing Requests: Laughlin, now home and back to school in a wheelchair; Michael and Diane for travelling mercies; God’s grace on USA; Billy and Michelle for recovery; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry, Gary, Adrian.