“’Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way where I am going.’
“Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?’
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.’” John 14:1-6
“The three-day pattern – tragedy, darkness, triumph – became for New Testament writers a template that can be applied to all our times of testing. We can look back on Jesus, the proof of God’s love, even though we may never get an answer to our ‘Why?’ questions.”
We don’t get our way to always know what the Father’s plan is. Sometimes we do realise it after we have walked through a puzzling, seemingly senseless and unnecessary situation. Looking back is an assuring perspective. Think of how many “Why” questions have been answered later, sometime years later! It is one of the blessings of a good memory or keeping a journal – so you remember well the times you thought you could not survive - that you did -- and how you can SEE God’s hand at work in those “mysterious ways”.
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 Middle Eastern nations dealing with unprecedented internal conflicts.
For the rest of the world to stay calm with regard to war, 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 volunteers and those restoring their lives after the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan (and the issues of nuclear disaster there), and floods in New Zealand; 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. Galdor is still searching.
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: Gwen, a 13-year old with serious headaches. 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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