“From God’s viewpoint, Job’s comfort was – however harsh it may sound – insignificant in comparison with the cosmic issues at stake. The real battle ended with Job refused to give up on God, thus causing Satan to lose The Wager.
“After that tough victory, God hastened to shower good gifts on Job. “Pain? I can fix that easily. More children? Camels and oxen? No problem. Of course I want you happy and wealthy and full of life! But, Job, you must understand that something far more important than happiness was at stake here.’”*
Many people who DO wish to harm us for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we forget that God’s desire is to love us and to have us love Him in return...so much so, He allowed His only begotten Son, to pay the price for our sin, so we could live with Him forever. So He must love us and want the best for us...don’t you think?
“’For I know the plans that I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find me, when you search for Me with all your heart.’” Jeremiah 29:11-13
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.
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: 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
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