“And after eight days again His disciples were inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst, and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then He said to Thomas, ‘Reach here your finger, and see My hands; and reach your hand, and put it into My side; and be not unbelieving, but believing.’ Thomas answered and said to Him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him, ‘Because you have seen Me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.’” John 20:26-29
“C. S. Lewis recalled that as a child he had first learned to appreciate orchestral music by listening to the single, undifferentiated sound produced by a primitive gramophone. He could hear the melody, but mot much else. Later, when he went to live concerts he was disillusioned. A multitude of sounds came from many instruments playing different notes! He longed for the real thing,’ which to his untrained ear was the mongrel sound of the gramophone. To Lewis, at that moment, the substitute seemed superior to the reality.”*
Sometimes, it’s just a matter of recalling your personal experience with the Father. Think about how far you’ve come with Him -- how much love and wonder you have personally experienced and witnessed in your life and those around you. This is more than enough to bring you back to the reality of Reality!
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: Carlton, is a most remarkable quadriplegic who has made his living raising honey bees. He was admitted on Saturday for urgent medical care with an infected pressure sore. He had surgery yesterday (no news yet on this). 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 recovery from the devastating hurricanes: in New Zealand and the Southern states of the USA. 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 many global disasters near and far. For Elaine. 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. [For my Internet connection which continues to cause me untold problems.]
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.
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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