“Hast Thou eyes of flesh? Or doest Thou see as a man sees? Are Thy days as the days of a mortal, or Thy years as a man’s years, that Thou should’st seek for my guilt, and search after my sin? According to Thy knowledge I am indeed not guilty; yet there is no deliverance from Thy hand.” Job 10:1-7
“The second response, Job’s, was a rambling mess, a jarring counterpoint to his friends’ relentless logic. ‘Why then did you bring me out of the womb?’ he demanded of God. ‘I wish I had died before any eve ever saw me.’ Job lashed out in protest he knew to be futile, like a bird repeatedly hurling itself against a window pane.
“He had few sound arguments, and even admitted that his friends’ logic sounded right. He wavered, contradicted himself, backtracked, and sometimes collapsed in despair. The man renowned for his righteousness railed against God: ‘Turn away from me so I can have a moment’s joy before I go to the place of no return, to the land of gloom and deep shadow.’”*
Maybe those words are unfamiliar to your own heart, but I have spoken them in my life. And yet, reminding me that His grace covers me in those moments is not just humbling, it’s encouraging and uplifting. Who could love me more and through EVERY step I have ever taken – even the ones no one will ever know about? Now there is yet another miracle that gives me hope! How about 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.
Do not forget 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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