How To Argue With God

“And the Lord said to Moses, ‘I have seen this people, and behold, they are an obstinate people.   Now then let Me alone, that My anger may burn against them, and that I may destroy them; and I will make of you a great nation.’

“Then Moses entreated the Lord his God, and said, ‘O Lord, why doth Thine anger burn against Thy people whom Thou hast brought out from the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand?  Why should the Egyptians speak, saying, ‘With evil intent He brought them out to kill then in the mountains and to destroy them from the face of the earth’? 

“’Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, Thy servants to whom Thou didst swear by Thyself, and didst say to them, ‘I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heavens, and all this land of which I have spoken I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’’

“So the Lord changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people.”  Exodus 32:9-14

Probably this is also a great passage to read if you intend to argue with anyone!  It sure was effective for Moses a couple of times.  Can you figure out what he did? 

Moses was respectful in his approach, he demonstrated concern for God and God’s reputation, he reminded God of His promise and then he waited.  God must have smiled at such an approach.  How do you approach the Lord when you want to argue with Him?  How do you approach others?  Arguing needs to be a thoughtful and pre-planned process, if it is to work!

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

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?  Please send updates! 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!

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:  Heavy storms and flooding in Australia.  Pray Adrian is safe from the floods - he lost almost everything once last year from floods!

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:  For a new project I just started that it will last and that I will enjoy the challenge; and that my invoice is paid this week for last month’s project.

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:   Hans has found joy in Christian fellowship!  Adrian is very tired and has only a few more treatments left.  He’s now being prepared for a long hospital stay to replace T-cells.  For Linda and Ian and the wisdom they have so generously shared.

Tim B finally having relief from his massive headaches.  For J&S, special friends, as they begin to manage some normal life for the first time in years.  Still need a permanent place to live. 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  David R doing well through complicated health challenges.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help.  For Audley and Beverly’s situation. For Carlton suffering from horrible infections in his bones.  For Nancy as she grows stronger every day & Fred as he cares for her.

ONGOING JOB RELATED:  Barbara (sister-in-law) is eager to find new work since her project ended.  For Tim, my amazing brother, that he might find satisfying work that he’s able to do. 

ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:  Pray the Lord’s hand is dramatically apparent in the lives of all who receive and read this devotion...that His mighty works would be worked out in each life for His purposes in surprising and wonderful ways!

For Kent as he grows through the loss of his mom.  Isaiac as his ministry in the Philippines.  Carla & Paul K for good results from their business plans. 

For Tarrega, as his hearts settles and strengthens.  For Linda, that the Lord will show her which doors to open next after she rests a bit.  For Rob as the Lord works in a new way in his life...protect his health. Pray for Annette as she begins some new career adventures.  Pray for wisdom for my brother as he deals with an important matter.

For David K, in his studies and Matthew K as he grows up.  Elaine and Jim back in Hong Kong.

PRAY FOR THE WORLD:  God’s grace on USA & REVIVAL for His children there and for the many nations suffering from global financial mismanagement.