Once Seen

“The woman said to Him, ‘I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes, He will declare all things to us.’  Jesus said to her, ‘I who speak to you am He.’  And at this point His disciples came, and they marvelled that He had been speaking with a woman; yet no one said, ‘What do You seek?’ or, ‘Why do You speak with her?’  So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city, and said to the men, ‘Come see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is it.?’” John 4:25-29

“But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:21-23

“It is only as people become conscious of Jesus Christ that they are able to recognise their own need.  It is only as we see the ‘glory of God’ in the life of Jesus Christ that we see our own need in its true perspective and recognise that we have ‘fallen short of the glory of God’.

Remember the day – the moment you “saw” the Truth of Christ’s righteousness for yourself!?  Sometimes going back to that pivotal moment and thinking about how different your heart is – not necessarily your circumstances – but that there is strength within you that is as unexplainable as the peace that also took up residence in your heart on that day! 

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.  Have submitted a proposal for a new project and now await the decision.  Should I win this business I will need the wisdom and 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.

*Christ For Real by Charles Price