“Therefore you are without excuse, every man of you who passes judgment, for in that you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things. And do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment upon those who practice the same things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God.
“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance. But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.” Romans 2:1-5
From the beginning man was asked to differentiate this from that. After the Fall, they learned how to rationalise this from that. The whole earth is filled with reminders of God’s glory and people choose to ignore it because of their ability to self-justify behaviours relative to perfection.
“Goodness is an absolute and goodness is the character of God. Something is only good because it is consistent with what God is, and conversely, something is only bad because it conflict with what God is. Because the target against which sin is measured is the ‘glory of God’, it is only as I discover how I can be what God created me to be, that I can deal with sin.”*
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 on next Monday. Scott, as he struggles and grows.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: That 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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