“’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 to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.’” John 14:1-3
“When that Word-became-flesh ascended, He left behind his actual Presence in the form of His Body, the Church. Our goodness becomes, literally, God’s goodness. Our suffering becomes, in Paul’s words, ‘the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings.’ Our actions become His actions. What happens to us, happens to Him.”
“From below, we tend to think of miracle as an invasion, a breaking into the natural world with spectacular force, and we long for such signs. But from above, from God’s point of view, the real miracle is one of transposition: that human bodies can become vessels filled with Spirit, that ordinary human acts of charity and goodness, can become nothing less than the incarnations of God on Earth.”*
Remember the story of the angel, asking Jesus about His Grand Plan to save all the people? “But Jesus, You MUST have a back-up plan besides just leaving ordinary men and women to spread Your love and truth and grace!?”
And Jesus said, “No, that’s the plan.”
And the Angel said, “But, Lord, what if they don’t care enough to do this? What if they don’t have time to do this? What if they don’t WANT to do this? What if they don’t want to figure this out?”
And Jesus said, “They’ll understand for I’ll help them. That’s why I saved them.”
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: Those facing the devastation in the Midwest of the USA with tornados! Still no update on Carlton (quadriplegic who has made his living raising honey bees). Was admitted last week for urgent medical care with an infected pressure sore. If the Lord moves your heart would you please consider sending him a greeting card at: OSU Medical Center East, Tower 5 Room 510, 1492 E Broad St., Columbus Ohio 43205. It would really boost his spirits.
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: For those still struggling after the many natural disasters, especially for the volunteers working with them (in Japan, USA, New Zealand). 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 Paul N as he regroups. 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.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: That Tim might find satisfying work. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia. Galdor is still searching. Need a new project to tackle for my work. Working on a new book and pursuing a new publisher in the UK for my other book!
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: My brother & his wife Barb are doing better. They’ve adjusted David’s meds and he’s improving. Reg for his ministry and patience. Have a new Internet provider.
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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