Peek-A-Boo!

“’What shall I say?  For He has spoken to me, and He Himself has done it; I shall wander about all my years because of the bitterness of my soul.  O Lord, by these things men live; and in all these is the life of my spirit. 

O restore me to health, and let me live.  Lo, for my own welfare, I had great bitterness; it is Thou who has kept my soul from the pit of nothingness, for Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back.  For Sheol cannot thank Thee, death cannot praise Thee; those who go down to the pit cannot hope for Thy faithfulness.  It is the living who give thanks to Thee as I do today; a father tells his sons about Thy faithfulness.’” Isaiah 38:17

If God is omnipotent (in all places at all times) where is there such a place as ‘behind His back’?  Wherever it is, it is so far as to be outside space and in a place which, by definition, is beyond anything that exists!”

This most amazing illustration was chosen before modern research delves into the working of an infant’s brains.  An infant does not believe in what it doesn’t see or experience at the moment.  If you play peek-a-boo or take a ball and hide it behind your back, or leave the room, they “think” your face, the ball or you no longer exist!  Toddlers panic when you leave them because they have no trust yet that you will return.  And so it is that God takes our sin and hides it behind His back;  and with our “infant” eyes, He hides it FROM us so we cannot remember it (guilt) and He chooses not to look on it again.

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:  Deborah, who lost her recently lost her mother to cancer, her father’s subsequent suicide, married recently and doctors have just discovered his prostate cancer has just returned. 

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 – his move has exhausted him and he still needs some basics, but he is in.  Kent’s mother is doing far better than expected after her surgery and is eating again.  Blacky has found a work-study program (no pay, but internship) in his country and is very thankful! 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Paul NS is in hospital again.  Adrian’s pain meds not working well.  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.  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, Gary and 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.  An unspoken request for help from mounting fear and financial failure.

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 and Blacky might find satisfying work.  Paul K who resigned from his job and is setting up a consultancy.
 

*Christ For Real by Charles Price