His view

“And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. – And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.  Then the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?’  And he said, ‘I heard the sound of Thee in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself.’” Genesis 1:31, 3:8-10

“’O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her!  How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling.’” Matthew 23:37

Ford Madox Ford wrote in The Good Soldier this aching question:  “’Is there then any terrestrial paradise where amidst the whispering of the olive leaves people can be with whom they live and have what they like and take their ease in shadows and in coolness, or are all men’s lives...broken, tumultuous, agonised by screams, by imbecilities, by deaths, by agonies?’”*

When we think of the intricate and perfect plan that God devised to ensure that we had the potential of hope, I could not imagine His sadness and His disappointment. 

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 new challenges to face & they have nothing to do with health.  Please pray for his safety.

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Adrian 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.  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