Misfits for Him

“And He went up to the mountain and summoned those whom he Himself wanted, and they came to Him. And he appointed twelve, that they might be with Him, and that He might send them out to preach, and to have authority to cast out the demons. And He appointed the twelve:

“Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter), and James, the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James (to them He gave the name Boanerges, which means, ‘Sons of Thunder’); and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.” Mark 3:13-19

“Yet God took that risk, and because He did so the world will know Him primarily through Christians. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is the doctrine of ‘the church’: God living in us. Such a plan is the ‘foolishness of God,’ as Paul says in one place, and the writer Frederick Buechner marvels at the folly: ‘to choose for His Holy work in this world...lamebrains and misfits and nitpickers and holier-than-thous and stuffed shirts and odd ducks and egomaniacs and milquetoasts and closet sensualists.’” *

How amazing! He KNEW that the twelve and those who accepted His grace freely given after His resurrection would begin the most amazing, most controversial, most misunderstood movement and ministry in the world?

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

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?

NEW PRAYER REQUEST: A very special friend, seeking God’s wisdom and grace during a trying time. Sean lost another dear friend, Audrey & just attended her funeral today. Paul N continues to strengthen & look for decisions from his work search. Torgo who was badly injured at work.

ONGOING JOB RELATED: Pray for Barb, who continues her search for work (in mid-Ohio - if you have any thought on this, please email me) that she not grow discouraged and for Tim, that they find the jobs God has prepared for them.

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

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Galdor got a job after three years of unemployment! 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 ). 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 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