“My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep My commandments; for length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favour and good repute in the sight of God and man.
“Trust in the Lord with all you heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body, and refreshment to your bones. Honour the Lord from your wealth, and from the first of all your produce, so your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine.” Proverbs 3:1-10
“What is more, in the process of guiding us, God is under no obligation to explain what He is doing. – when God gives you a vision of His purpose for your life, it is that you might still believe it when the going is tough and it all seems impossible!
“But as we awake each morning we can turn to the Lord Jesus Christ with thankful anticipation that this day is in His hands, and that God has purposes to unfold that re good, perfect and pleasing.”*
That is what trust is about...not that you always understand what He is doing in your life, but that you move a bit closer to the Father each day you walk with Him. The way you move closer is by trusting Him more. To trust Him more you need to walk with Him and learn of Him a little more every minute; and then makes choices that draw you even closer. Have a wonderful weekend.
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: Please pray for Deepak as he struggles through some challenges. Steve Barns for relief from great pain and depression For a solution for Audley and Beverly (she is a stroke survivor who remains physically challenged, unable to be left alone for long, limiting limits Audley’s ability to travel for work.). Please pray for Michael C, his mother is fading with Alzheimer’s and ill health.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Adrian is doing better. My meeting went well with two potential client, now I need wisdom to create a proposal that will be mutually beneficial and have the strength to manage this huge body of work.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David still needs prayer for his health. Adrian is still in a lot of pain and desperately needs a “healthy” place to live. Tim B and Losa with headaches, that their doctors will OK a new procedure for relief. For Carlton. Gwen (13 year old) -- 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: Deborah and her son Michael, who are recovering from the loss of her mother to cancer and her father to suicide. Cucuawe is recovering from the loss of his 17-year old daughter and his father-in-law to cancer. For Reg and his ministry, that the Lord would bless him in unexpected ways. For Roger as he considers options for a pledge of heart. Tim (my brother) needs financial help, especially with this surgery and no insurance. Pray he secures a disability pension with his coronary pulmonary artery disease. Adam who is investigating a cult that is filling many unmet needs for him. Scott, as he struggles and grows. For David K that his path forward is filled with faith. 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.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD: For those still affected by the many natural, financial and political disasters in the past year. 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.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: That Tim might find satisfying work. Paul has resigned from his job and will need employment again. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia. I still need a new project and have two meetings today about projects.
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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