Two Worlds - Part 1

“And the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Him, asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.  But He answered and said to them, ‘When it is evening, you say, ‘it will be fair weather, for the sky is red.;  And in the morning, ‘There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and threatening.;’  Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times?  An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and a sign will not be given it, except the sign of Jonah.’  And He left them, and went away.” Matthew 16:1-4


“Spiritual experience does not bear introspection easily; shine a spotlight on it, and it vaporises.  If I probe my times of communion with God, I can usually uncover another, more natural explanation for what has taken place.  There is no blinding difference between the natural and supernatural worlds, no gulf fixed with barbed wire separating the two.” *


Jesus did not say it was wrong to seek for a sign or an explanation.  He asked us to think clearly about what we see and experience in our lives; to always be mindful, that as His children, we can know the truth of His saving and gracious love.  During times of confusion and questions, no matter what else happens, we can cling to the fact that His children are not alone.
 

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
 

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