Does God Need?

“And He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eated from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’ And the man said, ‘The woman whom Thou gavest to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate,’ Then the Lord God said to the woman, ‘What is this you have done.’ And the woman said, ‘The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’” Genesis 3:11-13

“Then Jesus therefore said to them plainly, ‘Lazarus is dead, and I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe; but let us go to him.’ – Martha therefore said to Jesus, ‘Lord if You had been here, my brother would not have died. Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.’

‘Therefore, when Mary came where Jesus was, she saw him, and fell at His feet, saying to Him, ‘Lord, if You had been here my brother would not have died.’ John 11:14-14, 21-22, 32

“It is wrong to speak of God’s need of love from His creation, but remember how God Himself expressed His longing for that love: like a father starved for some response, any response, from his rebellious children; like a jilted lover who, against all reason, gives his faithless beloved one more chance.

“The deepest longings we feel on earth, as parents, as lovers, are mete flickers of the hungering desire God feels for us. It is desire that cost Him the Incarnation and the Crucifixion.”*

It is easy to blame God and to fail to appreciate how very much He loves us, especially when things aren’t going well, yet He longs for us, like a Father does, to come into His arms and admit our need and love for Him.

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, just page back through previous entries and see the hand of our loving Father in action!

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: For Gwen, a 13-year old with serious headaches. For those devastated by the amazing power of the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, where issue of a nuclear disaster continues, especially for the thousands of volunteers tirelessly battling unbelievable scenes to help others in many areas restore their lives. For Middle Eastern nations dealing with unprecedented internal conflicts.

For the rest of the world to stay calm with regard to the economy and most of all for all who are believers to pray and help others have peace during this time. What a time for believers!

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: For those dealing with aftermath of the earthquake in New Zealand and with the extreme weather in USA, UK, NZ & Australia, especially Adrian & Jo & Steve. For Elaine. For Darryl & Paul N as they regroup. Help for Cris. Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael. [For my Internet connection which continues to cause me untold problems.]

ONGOING JOB RELATED: That Tim might also find satisfying work. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: My brother & his wife, Barb are doing better. They’ve adjusted David’s meds and he’s improving. Pursuing a new publisher in the UK for my book! Reg for his ministry and patience.

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



*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey