“Then this one with human appearance touched me again and strengthened me. And he said, ‘O man of high esteem, do not be afraid. Peace be with you; take courage and be courageous!’” Daniel 10:13-14m 18-19a
“The prophet Daniel had a mild – in comparison with Job’s – encounter with the hiddenness of God. Daniel [dedicated 21 days of sacrificial prayer] puzzled over why was God ignoring his repeated requests? – Then one day he got far more than he bargained for. A supernatural being, with eyes like flaming torches and a face like lightening, suddenly showed up on a riverbank beside him.
“The visitor proceeded to explain the reason for the long delay. He had been dispatched to answer Daniel’s very first prayer, but had run into strong resistance from ‘the prince of the Persian kingdom.’ Finally after a three-week standoff, reinforcements [from God] arrived.”*
“But do not let this one face escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” II Peter 3:8-9
This is the paradigm shift that occurs once you step over the line of doubt into faith in the gracious gift of our Lord Jesus Christ – that His perspective is different from yours, yet respectful of yours because He does understand and He is motivated by sacrificial and unconditional love!
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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