Day 4 -

We started the day at the Temple Mount.  Matt made an interesting observation that the place feels empty and lifeless, though in ancient days it was the center of community life teeming with people and activity.  The feeling in the atmosphere was emptiness.  We marvelled at the size of the original temple and sat and prayed for a bit.  At 11am, closing time, they promptly asked us to leave.  On the way out there were many women gathering at the gate to enter.  As we departed we heard one woman begin to yell and to our understanding "raise some cain".  Linda observed that the screaming to get in to pray was telling.  Though I didn't understand the woman's words, her tone sounded and felt harsh.  The Lord highlighted many women who were oppressed in different ways on our way out that I quietly prayed for as he revealed things.

There have been many times I know that each of us has been prompted quietly to pray for this man or that woman as we walk listening to what God is saying as we walk the city, explore ancient places and encounter people - an atheist, an addict, an alcoholic, the oppressed, those who need encouragement, those who need community.

At noon Linda and Matt ventured off to pick up the rental car and Michelle and I walked the Christian quarter and Mamila mall so she could do a little shopping.  Matt drove like a pro - he said he's driven in DC and New York - he's fine here!  We dropped Linda for a meeting with Josh (precious man) at the prayer house and the rest of us ate sushi - yes SUSHI in Jerusalem!  It rivaled Sushi Zushi and more affordable!!! We were very happy.

Linda met with the missions coordinator at King of Kings and then we all attended Sunday worship. Afterward, we all went to the prayer tower where we had prophetic prayer.  God spoke to each of us tonight through others.  And then we stuffed ourselves at Hatzot - thanks Scott and Cathi for the recommendation!

We are settled in and all trying to quiet down for a good night's sleep.  We have a full day tomorrow serving in Netanya at a soup kitchen, which is about an hour away from here.

We appreciate you all and the prayers you are offering up on our behalf.  Continued prayers please for: healing, restoration and encouragement where each of us needs it.  That we will hear, see and know divine appointments and respond. For God to reveal how/where/who we are to pray for.  That we will know clearly who and how we are to make and facilitate connections.

Love to our family and friends!!
Sharon