“If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.” I John 1:5-10
“And according to the Law, one might almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” Hebrews 9:22
“The ‘certificate’ stated: ‘This is to certify that Charles Price has had all his sins forgiven...signed, God’. This was absolutely necessary in order for me to be eligible for the ‘ticket’. Furthermore, the certificate had been written blood. – My life now, was surely to be a response to this, by living in such a way that I was expressing gratitude for all He had done.”*
It is always the simple and clearly stated things in Scripture that seem to trip me us. God does not try to obscure or obfuscate His Truth. His direct and pure approach to fulfil His desire for fellowship with us, His Children, is stated clearly from the beginning. And then He gave us a will to choose. Every day, as Christians, you and I make our choices with a blood saturated Certificate gripped in our hands. Perhaps, sometimes it’s easy to forget how that Certificate got so sticky.
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: Adrian is home. He returns to the hospital by ambulance Mondays for treatment. Those who have offered him a home have taken holidays and left him alone. Please pray for his safety and those who care for him.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Reg for his ministry and patience. For God’s support during difficult times through unexpected friends.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis – a new life change for him. For Carlton’s recovery from surgery. Gwen (13 year old) and her headaches and attitude toward her mom. 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: 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: For those affected by Hurricane Irene. The world-wide economy and that people will remain calm and hopeful. Those putting their lives together after the many natural disasters this last year, 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: For Carla to have good health, satisfying work and life balance. 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!
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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