“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.; And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
“Then the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, ‘From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die.’” Genesis 1:26-27, 2:15-17
“We have little comprehension of what our faith means to God. In some mysterious way, Job’s terrible ordeal was ‘worth’ it to God because it went to the core of the entire human experiment. More than Job’s faith, the motive behind all creation was at stake. Ever since God took the ‘risk’ of making room for free human beings, faith – true, unbribed, freely offered faith – has had an intrinsic value to God that we can barely imagine. There is no better way for us to express love to God than by exercising fidelity to Him.*”
“But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us. And Jesus said to him, ‘If You can!’ All things are possible to him who believes. Immediately the boy’s father cried out and began saying, ‘I do believe; help my unbelief.’” Mark 9:22b-24
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
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