“And as He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents that he should be born blind?’
“Jesus answered, ‘It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was in order that the works of God might be displayed in him.’
“Now it was the Sabbath on the day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. Again, therefore, the Pharisees were asking him how he received his sight. And he said to them, ‘He applied clay to my eyes, and I washed, and I see.’
“So a second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him, ‘Give glory to God; we know that this man is a sinner.’ He therefore answered, ‘Whether He is a sinner, I do not know, one thing I do know, that whereas I was blind, now I see.’” John 9:1-3, 14-15, 24-25
“Once Richard turned to me with a puzzled look, “I don’t get it, Philip,’ he said. ‘We read many of the same books, and share many of the same values. You seem to understand my doubt and disappointment. And yet somehow you find it possible to believe, but I don’t. What’s the difference? Where did you get your faith?’”*
God’s timing is perfect. Our perspective and perception of God and His divine plan for us is flawed. I’ve spoken of Ken before, and his great search and open need of KNOWING Christ and his frustration at not finding the answer he sought when he sought it. God knows best and He promises that every individual will have ample opportunity to accept His free and gracious gift of salvation or not. And God never lies!
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!
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Galdor got a wonderful job! Kimberly is home with her parents now. Reg for his ministry and patience.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: Adrian remains in the hospital ICU with pneumonia now. Please keep this gentle man in your prayers. Pray especially for those who are caring for him.
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: Jack’s family is griefing from his loss. 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. Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis. 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: 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!
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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