Time to Trust?

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. And the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. And God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.” Genesis 1:1-5

“All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not comprehend it. – There was the true light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.” John 1:1-2, 9

“The perception of time, especially, points up the huge difference between God’s perspective (the view from above) and ours, and I have come to believe that this difference accounts for many of our unanswered questions on disappointment with God.

“St. Augustine wrote: ‘What then, is time? he begins. ‘If no one asks me, I know; if I want to explain it to someone who does ask me, I do not know.’ When asked, ‘What was God doing before creation?’ Augustine responded that since God invented time along with the created world, such a question is nonsense, and merely betrays the time-bound perspective of the questioner.” *

God created order out of nothing. Part of this order has been “categorised” by man as time: minutes, hours, months, years, etc. Man “marks” time; and marks God’s activities against these marks. Yet, for God, time exists as part of His mystery.

Trust is created out of our perception of time in relation to our relationship with the Father.

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!

URGENT NEW PRAYER REQUEST: For David – having problems with his liver. For those in & around Christchurch NZ after the horrific earthquakes! For Elaine who has so many burdens at this time.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: For those dealing with aftermath of extreme weather in USA, UK, NZ & Australia. For Paul N and his journey. For Cris, that she will reach out for help. Jim and Elaine, as they search for a new direction. 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. That Galdor will be safe and find work from his moving to a new city.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: My brother is doing better and is now home taking care of his wife, Barb, who also got the flu. They’ve adjusted David’s meds and he’s improving. I may have 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 Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.




*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey