“And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ And he said, ‘I heard the sound of Thee in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself.’
“And He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’ And the man said, ‘The woman whom Thou gavest to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.’ Then the Lord God said to the woman, ‘What is this you have done?’ And the woman said, ‘The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’” Genesis 3:8-13
“There are two main ways of coping with guilt. One is to redefine it so as to reduce the sense of personal responsibility and personal failure -- looking for external factors as the cause of their clients’ feeling of guilt. (upbringing, parents, grandparents, neighbours, the church, the country or the government) - the victims can then vent their feelings by blaming and cursing these causes over which they had no responsibility, and having absolved themselves, they begin to feel better for it. -- However it doesn’t actually solve the problem, it just relocates it.”*
Just read that passage in Genesis again! How easy it is to “pass the guilt along”, when we must take responsibility for our choices!
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! I need more of you to send updates please!
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: Kent’s mother has Alzheimer’s and cancer in her nasal passages – they have advised surgery for her now.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Blacky has some good news about a work-study program in his country! Adrian is doing better and desperately needs a healthy place to live.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Tim, my little brother, struggling with Cardio Pulmonary Artery Disease, needs financial help, especially with no insurance for his illness. Pray he secures a disability pension. For Michael C, with his own health concerns & for his wife, Diane, as his mother is fading away with Alzheimer’s and ill health. David still needs prayer for his health, but is doing better. 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 Audley’s ability to travel for work). 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, 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. Galdor’s mother passed away last week and he has a significant job interview he needs to get through. Please pray for Freddie and Deepak as they struggle through some challenges. 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. Adam who is investigating a cult that is filling many unmet needs for him. Scott, for strength as he struggles and grows. For David K, that his path forward is filled with faith. Isaias (health, strength and family safety as he continues 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 K who resigned from his job and is setting up a consultancy. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia.
NOTE: (I will be sending a separate email asking your opinion about publishing on Kindle soon. It would be very helpful to hear from you in response, please.))
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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