And we KNOW that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:22-28
“As Charles Williams said in The Image of the City, ‘Our experience on earth makes it difficult for us to apprehend a good without a catch in it somewhere.’ To a refugee or peasant, heaven represents a dream of a new country, a place of safety, a family reunited, a home abundant with simple things like food and fresh drinking water. At some level, we all share such longings. This world may be full of pollution, war, crime, and greed, but inside us – all of us – linger remnants that remind us of what the world could be like, of what WE could be like. You can sense such longings in the environmental movement, whose leaders yearn for a world preserved in its pristine state; and in the peace movement that dreams of a world without war; and in therapy groups that try to reconnect broken strands of love and friendship.”*
A friend in Australia (when he was 18 years old) was in a terrible auto accident that left him in a wheelchair for life. He found Christ many years after his accident and was in many of my Bible studies...a great friend, but Michael this week discovered he was near death with DVT (deep vein thrombosis). He was rushed to the hospital and is home now, trying to discover new ways to deal with his “limited” life...knowing somewhere in all this God does have a perfect plan for his life. Please pray especially for Michael as he readjusts his life to this new challenge.
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: Paul has additional health challenges to deal with. Adrian began a 21 day course of chemo therapy yesterday and sent me a text to say the Lord was doing mighty things and that the carers are very gentle with him. David’s best friend passed away last week. Pray for Jack’s family and David. Please pray that Tim secures 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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