Monday, October 17, 2011

Capability & Capacity

“For we know that the Law is spiritual; but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin.  For that which I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate.  But if I do the very thing I do not wish to do, I agree with the Law, confessing that it is good.  So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which indwells me.  For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the wishing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not.  For the good that I wish, I do not do; but I practice the very evil that I do not wish.  Romans 7:14-19

“Man’s problem then, is that he has become alienated from the life of God, and whilst retaining the CAPACITY for godliness he has lost the CAPABILITY for godliness.  His capacity for godliness is evidenced in his frustration with evil and his desire for good, but his lost capability is seen in his repeated failure to perform what he wills.”*

There is nothing like the seventh chapter of Romans to keep us thinking, especially when our lives are frustrating.

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:  Scott, as he struggles and grows.  A solution has been found.  It is not elegant, but it will work with regard to sending these to you in your email each day!   Need a new project urgently.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: For David, Tim, Barb and PJ for their unexpected and gracious support.  For Deepak and Bill for their unexpected encouragement, that they are strong and take time to stay healthy.  Reg for his ministry and patience.   

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.  Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief.  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 Yentl & Jacquelin as they look for a two-day marketing internship in Australia.  Pray for David K who just graduated, that his path forward is filled with faith.  Pray that Adrian will have wisdom about his treatment.  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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