Five Options - One

“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. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become confirmed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren’ and whom He predestined, these He also called, and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. What then shall we say 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?” Romans 8:28-32

“We still expect a God of love and power to follow certain rules on earth. Why doesn’t He? At some point, every human being confronts the mysteries that caused Job to tremble in terror. Is God unfair? One option seemed obvious to Job’s wife: ‘Curse God and die!’ she advised. Why hold on to a sentimental belief in a loving God when so much in life conspires against it? Most of us overlook the underlying issue of where our primal sense of fairness comes from. Why ought we even expect the world to be fair?*

The question shouldn’t be, ‘Is God unfair.’ It should be, do we trust in His plan for our life?

Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY? For any of you who wonder if prayer is worth taking time for, you might just page back through previous prayer requests and see the hand of our loving Father in action!

NEW PRAYER REQUEST: Those in Australia still dealing with the devastation of the floods (some are starting to recede). For Adrian who was in Ipswitch, one of the hardest hit by floods – he’s lost his home and has been seriously ill. Jim and Elaine as they search for a new direction. For me as I search for lost papers.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: Please continue to pray for those in & around Christchurch NZ who trying to pull their lives together after the earthquakes. Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Randy (unexpected life changes). For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son). Michael.

ONGOING JOB RELATED: That Tim might also find satisfying work. Galdor resigned and now need the right job, not just a job.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Reg for his ministry and his patience. Jo has work now to help with those affected by the earthquakes in NZ. My friend’s wedding will proceed. Sue, is making slow progress against paraneoplastic syndrome. David (great health now!). Nancy, continues to progress well. Earl grows stronger every day now! The other Nancy is doing well against her cancer.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (please see her blog at this LINK. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.



*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey