Love & Justice

“But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; and He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.  Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, and faithfulness the belt about His waist.” Isaiah 11:4-5

“’For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.’” John 3:16

“For Christ also died for sins once of all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit,” I Peter 3:18

“It is perfectly true that in the heart of God it is His love and mercy towards us that made the cross an event in history.  But having sent Christ who dies upon the cross as our substitute, it is now [and forever more will be] on the basis of justice that God deals with our sin.  Once the demands of His law satisfied God is legally and morally obligated to forgive us!  This is the basis on which we claim and accept forgiveness.”* 

A judge in court can have mercy on you, but a fine has to be paid for before you are cleared and free.  Our Father-God loves us and longs for us to come to Him so He can free us from our sins.  That is a choice only the individual can make!

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene  

PS:  ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?  I need more of you to send updates please!  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:  Kent’s mother with Alzheimer’s had surgery today for a rapidly growing cancer in her nasal passage.  We have not heard the result yet; please pray for Kent, his mother, his brother and the doctors.  Paul NS is in hospital again.  Adrian has taken a turn for the worst, has more vertebrates crushed.  The pain has grown and the pain meds are not working well.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  God has found a wonderful place for Adrian to live and even though his health is not good, at least now he will be able to sleep and rest when needed!  Blacky has some good news about a work-study program in his country!  Randy, who we’ve been praying for a long time has found God’s blessings overflowing him with a new role!  That a project is developing now for me again.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Tim, my little brother, feeling stronger but needs financial help, especially with no health insurance.  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.  For Adrian, who is recovering from a serious illness and needs a peaceful place to live as he recovers.  Steve Barns for relief from great pain and depression. 

For a solution for Audley and Beverly (a stroke survivor who is unable to be left alone for long.  This limits Audley’s ability to travel for work).  Tim B 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 recovering from the loss of his mother and he needs to focus on securing a new job.  Please pray for Deepak as he struggles 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 becoming involved with a cult that is filling many unmet needs.  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 there.  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.

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