Let Him do it !?

“For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one also hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we KNOW that God causes ALL things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

“—What shall we say then to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” Romans 8:24-28, 31-32, 35 

“Human beings do the work of God on earth. Or to be more strictly accurate, God does His work through us – the tension comes into play as soon as you try to phrase it. ‘Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not,’ said Augustine. In a similar vein, Paul wrote, ‘Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.’ In one clause, and ‘for it is God who works in you’ in the next. Whatever else they mean; such conundrums surely contradict a ‘leave it up to God’ attitude.” *

I urge you to read the entire chapter of Romans 8 before the end of the week and if not, on Saturday. Just sit and READ it and make it yours! Thank Him that He loves YOU and has prepared a special plan just FOR you, so YOU can be the best you CAN be for HIS work on this earth. No matter what!

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

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?

NEW PRAYER REQUEST: Barb that she has renewed hope and enthusiasm for finding God's perfect job for her.  My friend needs grace and wisdom to made God-pleasing decisions for a future relationship. Paul N continues to strengthen & look for decisions from his work search.  Galdor needs the right job, not just a job.

ONGOING JOB RELATED: Pray for Tim, who continues to support Barb as she searches for work (in mid-Ohio - if you have any thought on this, please email me), that they have an understanding of God's plan in all this.

ONGOING BEREVEMENT: Please remember to pray for the hearts of those left behind after the loss of loved ones recently, including for: Sean, Cris, Jay, Greg, Di, Milly and David, Linda and Lavie. (details in earlier postings).

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Sue, is making slow progress against paraneoplastic syndrome. David (great health now!). Fred, whose surgery went very well. Nancy, his wife is progressing well. Reg for his wonderful ministry. Paul and Carla both found jobs.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html ). Torgo, recovering from work injury.  Earl good results but complications after bone marrow transplant. Another Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: Please pray for those in around Christchurch NZ who continue to deal with the aftermath of the terrible earthquake there; Adrian, that his life has new love and meaning. Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Randy (unexpected life changes). For Kevin (wisdom about sending his son to an alternative school, called Eagles Ranch). Michael, as he struggles with the pending loss of his Mum. David P and Ulfur – for strength to overcome the hold of powerful addictions and Ulfur has major life changes. For strength and wisdom for a decision I need to make.


*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey