Without Hope

“Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance, and perseverance, proven character, and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. For while we were still helpless [and hopeless], at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God DMENOSTRATES His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ DIED for us.” Romans 5:1-8

“Does any human emotion run as deep as hope? – [Fairy tale] does not deny the existence of... sorrow and failure; the possibility of these is necessary to the joy of the deliverance: it denies (in the face of much evidence, if you will) universal final defeat... giving a fleeting glimpse of Joy, Joy beyond the walls of the world, poignant as grief.’ No summary of the prophets would be complete apart from one last message: their loud insistence that the world will not end in ‘universal final defeat’, but in Joy. But always in every one of their seventeen books, the prophets of the Old Testament got round to a word of hope.” *

His love and hope in our hearts is what He cultivates in the unique, personal relationship He has with each of us until we “see” Him and turn to Him! Without THIS, there would be no HOPE.

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. Pray for Joan caring for her Aunt Marge, who just had a massive stroke. 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 - 28 September and Nancy his wife, dealing with major head trauma. 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. Another Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer. 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 & Thanksgiving: Adrian who’s found a job and home. Leslie is doing great with no remaining signs of cancer. David (great health now!). Reg for his wonderful ministry.

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