Thoroughly Modern

“Thou O Lord, dost rule forever, Thy throne is from generation to generation. Why7 dost Thou forget us forever; why dost Thou forsake us so long? Restore us to Thee, O Lord that we may be restored. Renew our days as of old. Unless Thou hast utterly rejected us, and art exceedingly angry with us.” Lamentations 5:19-22

“More passionate than anyone in history, the prophets of Israel gave voice to the feeling of disappointment with God. ‘Why do godless nations flourish?’ they asked. ‘Why is there such poverty and depravity in the world?’ ‘Why are so few miracles?’ ‘Where are You, God?’ ‘Why do You always forget us?’ ‘Why do You forsake us so long?’ Show Yourself; break Your silence. For God’s sake, literally, ACT!” *

God’s Word is timeless because we all have these questions. Yet, we have His Word to comfort us as we travel through times of confusion and weakness and fear. It is important to remember it is a personal journey and we have a personal responsibility to make choices.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Thy presence, and do not take Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. – For Thou dost not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; Thou art not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God Thou will not despise.” Psalm 51 10-12, 16-17

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

PS: New Prayer Requests: Joan caring for her Aunt Marge, who just had a massive stroke – please pray for both. Milly, whose mother is dying in S. Africa. For Jim’s family as he passed away, especially Linda, who has no Comforter in her life. For Di whose brother (55 years old) just passed away suddenly. Fred’s heart surgery. Lavie, whose 28-year old brother died unexpectedly. Sue, not doing well battling paraneoplastic syndrome. Earl, with cancer and Lyle, his brother, now in Canada, preparing for procedure for bone marrow transplant. Ulfur and David P – for strength to overcome the hold of powerful addictions.

JOB Related: Pray for those seeking work, that they will trust the Lord to be preparing the perfect role for them, even now as we pray: Barb and Carla both having job interviews, but God has not shown them which ones yet; and for Tim (as he supports Barb) who also needs work, and Paul, recently quit his job and is now looking.

Praise: Chris’ father is home and growing stronger. Adrian who has found a job and home. Leslie is doing great with no remaining signs of cancer. David (great health now!); Nancy (with head trauma) dealing with her husband’s pending heart surgery. The other Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Thanksgiving for: Reg, Carla and Paul.

Continue to pray for: Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma, Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary. Michael (his mum grows more frail); Randy (unexpected changes in his life). For Kevin (wisdom with his son).

*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey