“’Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps alight. And be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks.’” Luke 1236-36
“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you may not grow weary, and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3
“Is anyone watching? Are we dashing about in meaningless chaos, engulfed in ‘the benign indifference of the universe,; or are we performing for Someone who cares?”*
They say the runners in a marathon win in the last mile by not giving up. I can’t imagine running 26 miles! But I do know that Christ called me to enter this race to run and not give up. He is the One out front, our example. And He purposes that we will win in the long run, no matter where our personal race takes us or ends.
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, Annette’s friend Sue.
*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey
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