Thursday, October 27, 2011

THE Example

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.  John bore witness of Him, and cried out, saying, ‘This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’’ 

“For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.  For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were REALISED through Jesus Christ.  No man has seen God at any time, the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.” John 1:14-18

Jesus “engaged in public ministry, crossing the road to speak to the outcasts of society that everyone else would rather pass by, touching lepers who had not been touched by anyone in years, laying His hands on the sick, rubbing shoulders with the immoral, the thieves, the treacherous whom the self respecting religious people of the day were careful to avoid any association with, there was portrayed accurately and consistently what God was/is like.  What He did, what He said and how He said it, persistently revealed God.”*

Jesus EXPLAINS the Father by demonstrating the focus of His heart...God’s heart is focused on you!

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 my brother, Tim who will have some challenging surgery soon (was rescheduled).  Scott, as he struggles and grows. 

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  Paul finally found a job after two years of searching!  For Reg and his ministry that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways.  For the Lord showing me light bulb ways to get through dark places.  For David, Tim, Barb and PJ for their unexpected and gracious support.  For all day yesterday through messages from Fred, Stephanie and Annette N.  Deepak and Bill for their unexpected encouragement, that they are strong and take time to stay healthy.  For Yentl & Jacquelin as they found a two-day marketing internship in Australia. 

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 and Losa with headaches, that their doctors 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, especially with this surgery and no insurance.  Pray he secures a disability pension with his coronary pulmonary artery disease.  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:  That Tim might find satisfying work.  Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia.  I need a new project urgently.



*Christ For Real by Charles Price

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