More Sin Foundations

 

“Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loin coverings. 

 

“And they hear the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day; and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God, among the trees of the garden.

 

“Then the Lord called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?’  And he said, ‘I heard the sound of Thee in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself.’

 

And He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked?  Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’

 

“And the man said, ‘The woman whom Thou gavest to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.;  Then the Lord God said to the woman, ‘What is this you have done?’  And the woman said, ‘The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’” Genesis 3:7-13

 

We usually don’t look with compassion at the Father because we are typically too busy looking after ourselves or our friends or interests.  But can you slip for a moment into the heart of the Creator (with no disrespect) and imagine how sad it made Him feel. 

 

They took His ingenuity and creativity and used it to cover themselves, they tried to avoid God; they blamed each other and proudly refused to accept responsibility for their choices. 

 

All this in the first few chapters of the foundation of all life.  How sad the Father must have been.  His anger burned through His tears as He extracted punishment He put into action that would bring about a radical solution to the rejection of His promises and love...and loneliness for His children.

 

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:  Please pray for those in Texas after this incredible explosion, for all the families of the 15 dead and 160 injured and those who will be emotionally scarred from this, and those who are helping. 

 

Please continue to pray for those in Boston, dealing with this tragic bombing.  That sanity and care will guide those healing and those seeking wisdom at this time.  Please pray for the 3 families who’ve lost a loved one, the 183 injured, 17 of whom are critical suffering in the hospitals and for those who love them.  Pray for those who will remember this day forever and for the surviving young man who lost his way and caused this horror with his brother. 

 

Please pray for Adrian, that this new T-cell therapy will work against his cancer.   

 

NEW PRAYER REQUESTS:  Betinna’s husband, Jim, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lukemia in November 2012.  They just got the news that he’s in remission and that his brother is a match as a bone marrow donor.  A bone marrow transplant is next on the schedule.  Also be with Peter, who just lost his mom.

 

Be with Hans as he struggles through changes in his understanding of God’s plan for his life – that he will cling quietly to the lord as he goes through this time and that hope will reign in his heart.  For Paul NS & PJ.

 

 

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING:  

 

 

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS:  David R doing well through complicated health challenges.  Tim (my little brother) with CPRD, needs financial help and satisfying work that he’s able to do.  For Audley and Beverly’s situation.  For Carlton still suffering from horrible infections and pain in his bones.  For Nancy who is growing stronger and for Fred as he cared for her.

 

ONGOING JOB RELATED:  Barbara (sister-in-law) eager to find new work since her project ended. 

 

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.  Isaias 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.  Pray for the Catholic Church and that the new Pope will always put Jesus first.