Not Over Yet

“They took Jesus therefore, and He went out bearing His own cross to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. There they crucified Him, -- After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine upon a branch of hyssop, and brought it to His mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head, and gave up His spirit.” John 19:17-18a, 28-30

“For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping, because of Thine indignation and Thy wrath; for Thou hast lifted me up and cast me away. My days are like a lengthening shadow, and I wither away like grass. But Thou, O Lord, dost abide forever, and Thy name to all generations.” Psalm 102:9-12

“Jesus a king? A mock king if ever there was One, with His purple robe clotted with blood from the beatings and a crown of thorns jammed into His head. The disciples ran away, their loyalty overwhelmed by their fear of immediate danger. If Jesus could not protect Himself, why should He protect them? The visible world of Roman might met the invisible world of the Kingdom of Heaven and seemed for a time to snuff it out.” *

Sometimes it is easy to give up hope when things grow dark and empty and frightening around us. That is a perfect time to consider Christ!

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

PS: NEED PRAYER UPDATES PLEASE:

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO LOST LOVED ONES RECENTLY: Jay lost his Mum. Cris loss of 3 loved ones in past 2 months (affecting her health too). Greg’s lost his father. Di her brother. Milly and David lost their Mom. Linda lost her husband. Lavie lost her 28-year old brother.

JOB Related: Pray for those seeking work, that they will trust the Lord to be preparing the perfect role for them, includes: Barb (who applied at the hospital where she recently had to be), Tim, Carla and Paul.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Barb is better. Lyle’s sacrifice of donating bone marrow has saved the life of his brother, Earl. Joan’s, Aunt Marge, had a serious kidney infection, not a stroke. Adrian who’s found a job and home. Leslie doing great with no remaining signs of cancer. David (great health now!). Reg for his wonderful ministry. Joan did not have cancer. Ulfur growing stronger against his addiction.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Fred’s heart surgery (28 Sept) and Nancy, his wife, recovering from major head trauma. Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html ). Sue, not doing well, battling paraneoplastic syndrome. Another Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Randy (unexpected life changes). For Kevin (wisdom with his son). Michael, as he struggles with the pending loss of his Mum. David P – for strength to overcome the hold of powerful addictions.

*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey