“’Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these stars, the One who leads forth their host by number. He calls them all by name; because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power not one of them is missing.
“’Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power.
“’Though youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, that those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.’” Isaiah 40:26, 28-31
“’Have you not heard of the man who lit a lamp on a bright morning and went to the market place crying ceaselessly, ‘I seek God. I seek God’...They laughed, and...the man sprang into their midst and looked dagger at them. ‘Where is God?’ he cried.
“’I will tell you. We have killed Him, you and I.’ We are all His killers, but how can we have done that? How could we swallow up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the horizon? What will we do as the earth is set lose from its sun?’” – Frederich Nietzshe, The Gay Science”*
Since the beginning, since the Father gave His creation of man and woman free will, He has risked His love on creating the environment in each of our lives, to lead us to Him...by name...personally...that we might live our lives in grace with Him for Eternity. And who can resist that love?
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: Reg for his ministry and patience. Adrian is out of ICU, but still hospitalised. Please continue to pray for those who care for him. (Here is a text message he sent: “I am so grateful to our loving Father and the most wonderful medical team. I literally consider and feel overwhelmingly well. Thank you so much for the prayers and real love support expressed to me in these difficult days – blessings for you this day!”)
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis – a new life change for him (he’s offered to go visit Adrian for me too!). 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 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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