Viva Paper Towels

“’Yet you have not called on Me, O Jacob; but you have become weary of Me, O Israel.  You have not brought to Me the sheep of your burnt offerings; nor have you honoured Me with your sacrifices.  I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with incense.  You have brought Me no sweet cane with money, neither have you filled Me with the fat of your sacrifices; rather you have burdened Me with your sins, you have wearied Me with your iniquities.  I even I, am the One who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will NOT remember your sins.’” Isaiah 43:25

God has a unique ability.  He not only forgives, but He also forgets or more precisely, He remembers no more.  I was confused by this at one stage.  If God forgets our sim, I reasoned, and we talk about our past sin to someone, God may think we are telling lies, because He had forgotten!  However, the truth is not that He ‘forgets’ but that He ‘remembers no more.’” *

You’ve seen those commercials where someone spills a puddle of red or blue liquid, then grabs a Viva Paper Towel and in seconds all the mess is gone and the towel is thrown into the trash!  Well it is something like that:  God “absorbs” the sin and makes a decision to NEVER recall what He knows about it...to NEVER call you to account for it, NEVER to use it as ammunition against you, and to NEVER condemn you for it. 

NOTE:  The only truth Satin tells is about your sin.  Satin uses your memory of your sins against you so you will be compromised by guilt! 

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 recently lost her mother to cancer, her father to his subsequent suicide, had also married recently.  Now doctors have just discovered her new husband’s prostate cancer has 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 –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 but desperately needs a paying job! 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  Paul NS was 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