“They said therefore to him, ‘What did He do to you? How did He open your eyes?’
“He answered them, ‘I told you already and you did not listen; why do you want to hear it again? You do not want to become His disciples too, do you?’
“And they reviled him, and said, ‘You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses; but as for this man, we do not know where He is from.’
“The man answered and said to them, ‘Well, here is an amazing thing that you do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes. We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing, and does His will, He hears him. Since the beginning of time it has never been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. If this man were not from God, He could do nothing.’
“They answered and said to him, ‘You were born entirely in sins, and you are teaching us?’ And they put him out.” John 10:24-27
“From Job, we can learn that much more is going on out there than we may suspect. Job felt the weight of God’s absence; but a look behind the curtain reveals that in one sense God had never been more present. In the natural world, human beings only receive about 20 percent of the light spectrum. (Honeybees and homing pigeons can, for example, detect ultraviolet waves invisible to us.) In the supernatural realm, our vision is even more limited, and we get only occasional glimpses of that unseen world.”*
In our darkest, blindest and most confusing, helpless moments, the Light of the Truth of God’s amazing grace shines clearly. Will you open your eyes today to see or remember just how much love surrounds you?
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: ?
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: For Carlton (quadriplegic who has made his living raising honey bees) had surgery, needs prayer that his body continues to heal. For Susan in Bulgaria, struggling to provide for her husband and two children.
Those still struggling after the many natural disasters, especially for the volunteers in Japan, USA and 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 those who are believers, to pray and help others have peace during this time.
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. I 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: Galdor got a wonderful job! Kimberly is home with her parents now. 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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