“The Bible stakes God’s reputation on His ability to conquer evil and restore heaven and earth to their original perfection. – In any discussion of disappointment with God, heaven is the last word, the most important word of all. Only heaven will finally solve the problem of God’s hiddenness.”*
Some days we all feel lonely or confused, in pain or distress. You may even feel angry that the old “pie in the sky” promise doesn’t seem enough. That’s OK, you know. When you feel like this it is time to just rest in His arms and know not one tear of yours is missed by your loving Father. It is God’s promise and He stakes His reputation on His amazing demonstration of loving Grace in the sacrifice of His Son so He could have you live with Him for Eternity!
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: Adrian began a 21 day course of chemo therapy yesterday (see Deb Darley's LINK if you want to know more about what Adrian is facing). They also created a brace for him to stand up for the first time in a week and he praised God for 40 steps! David’s best friend passed away on Friday. Pray for Jack’s family and David. Tim needs to secure a disability pension now that he is unable to manage with his coronary pulmonary artery disease.
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: For Jen as she copes with her friend’s passing & for the hope of her future. For Carlton’s recovery from surgery. For Susan in Bulgaria, struggling to provide for her husband and two children.
Please do not get bored with this request: 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: Help for Cris. Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA & REVIVAL for His children. For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: That Paul will heal in heart and mind and find the job where he can make the greatest contribution. 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. 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
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