“Thou He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him. This also will be my salvation. For a godless man may not come before His presence. Listen carefully to my speech, and let my declaration fill your ears. Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated. Who will contend with me? For then I would be silent and die. Only two things do not do to me, then I will not hide from Thy face: remove Thy hand from me, and let not the dread of Thee terrify me. Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, then reply to me.’” Job 13:15-22
“The second wager, reflecting the human viewpoint, is the one that Job himself engaged in; should he choose for God or against Him: Job weighted the evidence, most of which did not suggest a trustworthy God. But he decided, kicking and screaming all the way, to place his faith in God.”*
What a privilege it is to carry all our hopes and cares and angers and disappointments to the Father and KNOW that though we may not get the answer we want or have things work out the way we think best or feel abandoned or afraid and confused by circumstances or weakened and tired in our bodies by injury or disease, that we ARE never alone, even when we feel the need to turn our back on the Father...
He waits in love for each of His precious children! Sometimes, as we are with our own children, He waits for us to see His Truth in a situation...and always we have the privilege to shout, argue, rail, cry and shake our fists at Him...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: For the world-wide economy and that people will remain calm and hopeful.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Galdor got a wonderful job! Kimberly is home with her parents now. Reg for his ministry and patience. Adrian is out of ICU, but still hospitalised. Please continue to pray for those who care for him.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis. For Carlton’s recovery from surgery. 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.
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: Jack’s family is grieving his loss. That Tim secures a disability pension now that he’s 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 Susan in Bulgaria, struggling to provide for her husband and two children.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD: (Please do not get bored with this request). Those putting their lives together after the many natural disasters, especially for the volunteers and governments 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: Paul needs work. 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!
*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey
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