For this is contained in Scripture: ‘Behold I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone. And he who believes in Him shall not be disappointed.’ This precious value, then, is for you who believe. But for those who disbelieve, ‘The stone which the builder’s rejected, this became the very cornerstone.’ And, ‘A stone of stumbling and a rock or offense’; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the Word, and to the doom they were also appointed.
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. A people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;” I Peter 2:4-9
“For people who are trapped in pain, or in a broken home, or in economic misery, or in fear – for all those people, for all of us, heaven promises a time, far longer and more substantial than the time we spent on earth, of health and wholeness and pleasure and peace. If we do not believe that, then, as Paul plainly stated, there’s little reason to believe at all. Without that hope, there IS no hope.”*
In the worst of the whirlwind of pain or challenge or confusion and despair, He is there holding us..always!
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: Paul has additional health challenges to deal with. Adrian is in the home of some very loving people for now, out of the hospital and learning to cope with all the changes in his life. Pray for those who care for him, that the Father would give them extra grace and blessing. 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. 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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