“At that time Jesus answered and said, ‘I praise Thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth that Thou didst hide these things from the wise and intelligent and didst reveal them to babes. Yes, Father, for thus it was well-pleasing in Thy sight.
“’All things have been handed over to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father, nor does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
“’Come [therefore] to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden [now], and I will give you rest [now]. Take My yoke upon you [now], and learn from Me [all your life], for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls [now]. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.’” Matthew 11:25-30
“It’s a matter of time, Paul says. Just wait: God’s miracle of transforming a dark, silent Friday into Easter Sunday will someday be enlarged to cosmic scale.
“’Though thou with clouds of anger do disguise Thy face; yet through that mast I know those eyes. Which, though they turn away sometimes, they never will despise.’ John Donne, ‘A Hymn to Christ”*
Every day we have new experiences and feelings to consider that help us realise our utter dependence on our salvation and the gracious, amazing gift Jesus offered to us and how it changes our lives for now and for then...it is the foundation of our choices.
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 and Queensland; 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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