Whiter Than White

“’Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me.  Behold, Thou dost desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part Thou wilt make me know wisdom.  Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.’” Psalm 51:5-7

“’Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the Lord, ‘though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow, though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18

“And we have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us.  God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.  By this, love is perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the Day of Judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world.” I John 4:17

“—on judgement day we will come into the presence of God cowering, and fearful, dreading the encounter, but humbly, boldly and confidently.  Why?  John says that the full extent of the love of God for us is expressed in the fact that ‘in this world, we are like Him’.  We will stand in the presence of the Father as pure and righteous as the Lord Jesus Christ, and as the Father would welcome the Son, so He will welcome you and me.”*

We are not capable of understand the awesome capability our Father-God has in forgiving us of our sins and choosing to not recall them again.  We are, as the Bible says, NEW creatures in Christ!  What an amazing and loving way He has!  It is up to us to trust His truth and rest in His Word!

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:  Barbara’s (sister-in-law) project has just closed and she will need new work.  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:  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