“Who shall separate us from the LOVE of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written, ‘For Thy sake we are being put to death all day long; we were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’
“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who LOVED us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, no height, nor depth, nor any other created thing shall be able to separate us from the LOVE of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.’” Romans 8:35-39
“That well-known passage [Romans 8:28} is often distorted [misquoted/mis-remembered on purpose]. Some people interpret its meaning as ‘only good things will happen to those who love God.’ Paul meant just the opposite, and in the very next paragraph he defines what ‘things’ we might expect:”*
We are held in His arms through it all!
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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