“Thus says the Lord, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 9:23-24
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me,” Psalm 23:1-4
“God is the betrayed one. It was Israel, not God, who had gone a-whoring. The prophets of Israel had expressed a profound disappointment in God, accusing Him of acting aloof, unconcerned, selent. But when God spoke, He poured out emotions pent up for centuries. And He, not Israel, was the truly disappointed party. ‘What else can I do?’ God’s poignant question to Jeremiah points up the dilemma of an omnipotent God who has made room for freedom. Human beings are like nothing else in nature, God cannot control them. Yet He cannot simply thrust them aside either. He cannot get humanity out of His mind.” *
“’For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.’” John 3:16
In His desire for intimacy with His children He finally found a new Way to embrace us!
Take care to understand His Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene
PS: NEED PRAYER UPDATES PLEASE. New Prayer Requests: Greg’s father passed away – pray for him and his family. Joan caring for her Aunt Marge, who just had a massive stroke – pray for both. Milly, whose mother is dying in S. Africa. Jim passed away, pray for his family, especially Linda, who has no Comforter in her life. For Di whose brother (55 years old) just passed away suddenly. Fred’s heart surgery this month 28 September. 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. Michael as he struggles with the pending loss of his Mum. 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: Adrian who’s 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 (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html ), 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
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