“Therefore, come now, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt.’ But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?’ And He said, ‘Certainly I will be with you, and this shall be a sign to you that it is I who have sent you; when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God at this mountain.’” Exodus 3:5-8a, 10-12
“Moses, like Abraham before him, had offered to God only his dedication to do the work for God, leaving God Himself on the sidelines.” [after 40 years in the desert] he was “dead to his own ability and resources, for he had tried so gallantly and failed so miserably, his first question in response to God’s call was: ‘Who am I, that I should go’ –
“God’s response to Moses’ question was to ignore it, for ‘who am I?’ is never the issue. He replied, ‘I will be with you’ for that IS the issue! The resources necessary for the task were not to be found in who Moses was, but in who God was! Moses responded in effect by asking, ‘Who are You?’ Have you ever taken time to ask God that question, and then listened, really listened, to His answer?”*
God KNOWS. He KNOWS best. He LEADS us best. It is our choice to follow His leading or to do the work for Him. There is a huge difference!
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: Pray for those reliving the terrible memories of the 9/11 disaster. Pray for an angel of mercy to come and help Adrian as he tries to make sense of his injured body.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Reg for his ministry and patience. For a new project that is a dilemma for me, that I may not be able to take.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David is “slowing down” now and the treatments that have been giving him a new lease on life are seen as too expensive. Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis – a new life change for him. For Carlton’s recovery from surgery. Gwen (13 year old) -- 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: Tim (my brother) is doing better but needs financial help. Pray he secures a disability pension with his coronary pulmonary artery disease. For Jen, 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 the many natural disasters that have raged in many places over the last year, including: east coast of the USA from Hurricane Irene, Japan and New Zealand earthquakes. 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.
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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