Weekend Assignment

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete lacking in nothing. But if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:2-6

“Disappointment With God” is a “thick/rich” book filled with so many provocative and convicting thoughts. Whether we consider our own struggles of those others we love, struggles are part of our walk. I remember the first time I read Hannha Hurnard’s allegorical book, “Hind’s Feet on High Places” and being struck by the idea that on my journey I travel with two companions Sorrow and Suffering.

So take one hour from your busy lives this weekend. Find your Bible, a notebook/journal and pen and write down five things in your life right now that you have questions about for the Lord. Then offer them to Him and wait, listening. He may not give you the answer you wish for or feel you need, but He will listen at the very least and bring you comfort while you wait for things to unfold in His time.

“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven – I have seen the task which God has given the sons of men with which to occupy themselves. He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end. I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one’s lifetime.” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 10-12

Take care to understand His Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New Request: Deb, a very special friend in the States (diagnosed with multiple Myeloma); Michael (his mum grows more frail); Randy (unexpected changes in his life); Helen (Wendy & her mom, Helen’s husband had a heart attack). For Kevin (wisdom with his son). Praise: Freddy is on his way home to see his mom this weekend! David (great health now!); Leslie (growing stronger from chemo); Both Nancys (growing stronger & more patient (one with chemo - the other recovering from serious head trauma)); Thanksgiving for: Reg, Carla and Paul. Pray for: Tim & Barb (need work & encouragement as they wait); Adrian (many life changes); Isaias (family safety & his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.