The Gardner?

“But Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping; and so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb; and she beheld two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.  And they said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’  She said to them, ‘Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.’  When she had said this, she turned around, and beheld Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus.

“Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?  Whom are you seeking?’  Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, ‘Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away.’  Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’  She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, ‘Rabboni!’ (which means, Teacher).”  John 20:11-16

“I have a hunch that God could have said anything – could in fact, have read from the Yellow Pages – and produced the same stunning effect on Job.  What He said was not nearly so imp9ortant as the mere fact of His appearance.  God spectacularly answered Job’s biggest question:  Is anybody out there?  Once Job caught sight of the unseen world, all his urgent questions went away.”*

Our Father promises to always provide a way for each individual to have the opportunity to “see” the reality of His Truth...it is up to them then to reach out for His amazing grace....or not. 

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 putting their lives together 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.  

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