Who's Holy!?

“Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take away the members of Christ, and make them members of a harlot? Mat it never be! Or do you not know that the one who joins himself to a harlot is one body with her? For He says, ‘The two will become one flesh.’ But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him.—Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.” I Corinthians 6:14-16. 19-20

“For I know that this [whatever you may be struggling through at this very moment] shall turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I shall not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ shall even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:19-21

“We represent God’s holiness on earth. Holiness above all else, constitutes the great distance between God and human beings. It’s what made the Most Holy Place forbidden ground. But the New Testament insists that a seismic change has taken place. A perfect God now lives INSIDE very imperfect human beings. And because He respects our freedom, the Spirit in effect ‘subjects Himself’ to our behaviour. The New Testamant tells of a Spirit we can lie to, or grieve, or quench. And when we choose wrongly, we quite literally subject God to that wrong choice.” *

When I was twelve years old (not yet a Christian but a Bible-reader only), I entered adolescence with heartbreak and fear. My body was changing and I did not like it one bit! One night in my prayer time, I told God He could NOT understand what I was going through because I was a girl and He was a boy!

And do you know what He showed me? That very passage in Philippians. I laid back and hugged the Holy Spirit within me and just KNEW He DID understand completely and fully how I was feeling!

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






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