Ok - so it's 3:45 am and our plane boards at 4:05 so I am going to put down a few thoughts until Amsterdam. First of all let me say that the Israelis miss the Americans. So many people are not coming because of the war and it has taken its toll on the people. I think in many ways they feel quite alone and it is heartbreaking to see. If we didn't accomplish anything else, our presence served as an encouragement in a very difficult time. Some people were surprised, some taken aback, and some just appreciative - they need our prayers and presence - especially in these days. The airport is so well run -security is tight but very capable and very efficient. We went through all the security stops and did the counter check-in within 45 minutes - very strong. Last night we had dinner at the beach in Tel Aviv - the people are out and doing all their normal things because they have learned to live in adversity. School will begin as always and everyone will continue moving forward in strength, courage, and tenacity. Israelis do not back down and they do not cower in fear - I think I might be able to learn a little from them in this area. They trust God with all their heart, soul, might and strength. They do not seem to fear poverty, war, death, or destruction. They just keep on moving forward.
When I wanted to pray for a cease fire and peace, they wanted to pray for the strength to finish what they started so that they are not fighting this war again in six months. There are many prayers that go up from the land for the other nations - we prayed for ours.
Ok boarding soon - gotta go! Love love you all, Linda
Monday, August 25, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Well we are nearing the end of our trip and it's difficult to put into words all that we have taken in over the last week and a half. It has been challenging, strengthening, enriching, enlightening, and convicting. These people have a resilience that is beyond words. They know through the prophecies that they are called to come home and more importantly they know it in their hearts. The faithfulness of these people is unbelievable. We went on a tour today and were able to drive thru Jewish settlements that began in what is known as the disputed area. This area has both Israeli soldiers and Arab soldiers guarding the area. This is property whose boundary lines can very easily change and yet whole communities have put down roots, built homes, schools and synagogues. These are not particularly safe areas since it is not in the undisputed area of Israel and yet they follow as the Lord leads - amazing. All of the buses in the area are armored and bulletproof. They have also planted vineyards in some of the dryest most rocky places and they are producing wine out of the fruits of the vine. There are so many different sects of Judaism - Orthodox, Religious Jews, Conservative and Reformed. And then there are those who are Jewish who believe in Yeshua - Messianic. We have been with different Messianic Jews since our arrival and they are all different but the same. Some of them have made Alleya from the states and they are trying to figure out how much of the traditions they should embrace and how much to let go of. It seems that where they all land is that they enjoy the freedom they have found in Yeshua so they don't follow specific laws or rituals but they do celebrate Shabbat and the Feasts and Festivals - especially rich since many of them foreshadow Yeshua. We have been cared for well by everyone we have been in contact with and we have seen God move in some pretty startling ways. There is a scripture in Isaiah that talks about the Gentile nations helping to bring the Jews back to their homeland. I think if I had to name only one takeaway - this would be it. What would God have me do to assist the people finding their way home ~ prayer, service, funds, political alliance?
Before, I would not have known that I had any responsibility but after being here I am convinced that I have a part. We miss home :) Heading your way very soon. Love and blessings, Linda
Isaiah 49:22 Thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations And set up My standard to the peoples; And they will bring your sons in their bosom, And your daughters will be carried on their shoulders.
Before, I would not have known that I had any responsibility but after being here I am convinced that I have a part. We miss home :) Heading your way very soon. Love and blessings, Linda
Isaiah 49:22 Thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations And set up My standard to the peoples; And they will bring your sons in their bosom, And your daughters will be carried on their shoulders.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Day 6 Monday we served at the soup kitchen in Netanya. Michelle and Matt shopped at the grocery for all of the ingredients - labels in Hebrew. I was impressed with their 1 hour trip! Linda and I stayed to start setting up tables, chairs, etc and found we also had an appointed time of praying for Brian, his family and the ministry. It was a privilege for him to share so transparently about the prayer needs. We prepared food that truly could have fed 100 people easily and about 20 showed up. We also helped set out kitchen items and clothing they could take from. Please pray that the Lord will help Brian to release his volunteers into their giftings. We believe there is fruit there that will multiply out when this happens. Today Matt and Michelle took much needed down time. Linda and I started the day walking the ramparts around a portion of the current old city. You can't really walk the entire perimeter, but we walked at least half of it, praying over the city. A standout verse from Isaiah " there will be no more destruction in your borders....your walls will be called salvation and your gates praise". Then we headed to meet Lisa Miara with Springs of Hope a ministry to victims of terrorism. We learned about her ministry and what the Lord is doing, but more importantly we were called to minister to her. She shared that just a few days ago she cried out to the Lord for support/encouragement and here we were. We prayed for her and the Lord had some clear words for her. She said we were like a breath of fresh air. Several have likened our presence to fresh water or fresh air - It is the Living Water and Ruach Ha kadosh breath of God moving through us. We are so grateful. Please pray for Lisa to have intercessors and helpers come alongside her to help her birth out what the Lord has called her to. We then scurried off to meet with a gentleman we met at Shabbat dinner who runs a ministry here training others how to pray for inner healing. He took us to a treasure of a museum - Ariel First Temple Museum. Then we went to a local ministry house where those who are rehabilitating from drug abuse run a "boarding house" of sorts - possibility for future trips. And Steve shared a little more about his ministry. He is so supportive of our being her and connecting with the people and the land that he offered to help connect us with others in any way possible. Please pray for encouragement for the inner healing ministry going on here. Then we met Michelle, Matt and the Otts for dinner. John and Tikvah Ott are a couple who runs the Jerusalem Prayer Tower. They are beautiful people - a walking testimony of God's goodness to His people. Please pray for their provision and that they would be blessed for all they pour out for others. We have see over and over that God has called us to comfort His people, but not necessarily in ways we expected. We have been called to minister to those who are here ministering. Some themes are emerging - lack of community, lack of help and in some case empowerment of people to come alongside and help, provision (they all raise their own funds), none of them have personal intercessors, ministries are not easily connected here in order to provide support to each other. Yet, interestingly most folks we have met actually know each other - truly amazing. Please pray for these things for all who are here in the land ministering. It is like an underground network that is disconnected and folks really inquire about our intent so they can determine whether to trust - we have heard a few times this is "normal" here. We are praying for unity in the body of Christ here in Jerusalem and throughout Israel. May the Lord bless and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you His peace.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Good Morning Friends - Today is Tuesday and it is 10:30 am. (losing track of what day :)
Wanted to take time to begin to put down a few testimonies ~
On the plane to Amsterdam sat next to a young man that wanted to chat. He has been traveling all over the world to different countries and seemed like he needed to have a good conversation! His name is Aaron and he has wandered away from the faith that he had as a child in his mother/father's house. He and his father have not spoken in 4 years and they seem to have quite a lot of bitterness between them. His mother is heartbroken but stands with the father so he feels that he can't really have a good/honest conversation with his mom. It was funny the way all this came out - the Lord was leading the conversation and it became clear that God was calling him back. I asked him if he could see how
God had been speaking to him as he traveled and he said "oh yes". When he was in London, he lost his wallet so he had no i.d. and no money and he was wandering down a street and there was a prayer group there who he fell into conversation with. They asked if they could pray with him and within a short time, he had provision. The second thing that happened to him he was picked up from the airport by a shuttle and he was alone with the driver and the driver started prophesying to him that he was lost and that God was calling him back. He told him the secrets of his heart and when he left the shuttle he thought how strange it was. (Ha!) Then he gets on the airplane to be surrounded by our team. Needless to say, all we could do was affirm/confirm that God was indeed extending his hand to provide love, peace and comfort to heal his broken heart. It was precious to see how God pursues even when we are wandering away. I suggested that perhaps the healing could begin with a phone call to his dad or a letter - he thought it was a good idea - pray that he will run to the Father to receive the embrace of his heavenly and earthly father - love you guys - will continue to send testimonies as the opportunities arise - there are many....
We miss our families and community but God has been so faithful and we have been so affirmed that our coming was good and right. Blessings, Linda
Wanted to take time to begin to put down a few testimonies ~
On the plane to Amsterdam sat next to a young man that wanted to chat. He has been traveling all over the world to different countries and seemed like he needed to have a good conversation! His name is Aaron and he has wandered away from the faith that he had as a child in his mother/father's house. He and his father have not spoken in 4 years and they seem to have quite a lot of bitterness between them. His mother is heartbroken but stands with the father so he feels that he can't really have a good/honest conversation with his mom. It was funny the way all this came out - the Lord was leading the conversation and it became clear that God was calling him back. I asked him if he could see how
God had been speaking to him as he traveled and he said "oh yes". When he was in London, he lost his wallet so he had no i.d. and no money and he was wandering down a street and there was a prayer group there who he fell into conversation with. They asked if they could pray with him and within a short time, he had provision. The second thing that happened to him he was picked up from the airport by a shuttle and he was alone with the driver and the driver started prophesying to him that he was lost and that God was calling him back. He told him the secrets of his heart and when he left the shuttle he thought how strange it was. (Ha!) Then he gets on the airplane to be surrounded by our team. Needless to say, all we could do was affirm/confirm that God was indeed extending his hand to provide love, peace and comfort to heal his broken heart. It was precious to see how God pursues even when we are wandering away. I suggested that perhaps the healing could begin with a phone call to his dad or a letter - he thought it was a good idea - pray that he will run to the Father to receive the embrace of his heavenly and earthly father - love you guys - will continue to send testimonies as the opportunities arise - there are many....
We miss our families and community but God has been so faithful and we have been so affirmed that our coming was good and right. Blessings, Linda
Sunday, August 17, 2014
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
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
Good Morning! It is early on our fourth day here in Jerusalem - today is Sunday and we are excited because it is a full day. We are preparing to go to Temple Mount where the dome of the rock is located and then to the Western Wall.
Yesterday was Sabbath and it was unbelievably quiet. There were no cars on the street, the rail was not working, and things were very quiet. People stay home and enjoy friends and family but as soon as the sun goes down, it's like someone flips a switch and the restaurants, stores, etc all open for business and life resumes in the way we have come to expect it. I have to say that it was a little hard to be on the streets and not see anyone - literally, everything is shut down. The other thing that is very different is that everything opens after the sun goes down which is about 8:30 or 9:00 pm and so people are out til midnight, 1, or 2:00 pm. Even the mamilla mall was open til midnight. That is a very different way.
During the middle of the day everyone takes a couple of hours to rest and then resume - kind of like a siesta. I would say that on Friday night its as though everyone has permission to stop and be. You don't have to worry about someone scheduling something because everybody is on the same page - very helpful.
There is something for us with the South African people that we met. As soon as we left our apt last night we ran into them. They are going to move here to plant a community that will be messianic. These are extremely faithful people who feel the call to change their citizenship in order to connect with Jewish brothers and sisters. During their time here, they were continually approached by Rabbi's who were interested in hearing more about their beliefs. I think what made them attractive to the Rabbi's was that they could handle the scriptures with confidence. They knew the bible backwards and forwards and the Lord was bringing the Jewish teachers to them - they were not seeking them out.
Probably by the time we come back, they will be settled and we will connect with them once again to find a thriving community of combined faith. They are finding that Rabbi's eyes are being opened to the reality of Yeshua - these teachers are quiet about what they are discovering much like Nicodemus - it is such a beautiful thing to see how God is moving and bringing us all together.
I think one of the things for me this trip is a great appreciation for our Pastor, Scott Heare. If it wasn't for his stepping out boldly in faith years ago - we would not have the benefit of what we are now experiencing. God is faithful and true and we are indeed a blessed people.
(For Tamara - we are trying to get with your cousin today :)
Love you all, Linda
Yesterday was Sabbath and it was unbelievably quiet. There were no cars on the street, the rail was not working, and things were very quiet. People stay home and enjoy friends and family but as soon as the sun goes down, it's like someone flips a switch and the restaurants, stores, etc all open for business and life resumes in the way we have come to expect it. I have to say that it was a little hard to be on the streets and not see anyone - literally, everything is shut down. The other thing that is very different is that everything opens after the sun goes down which is about 8:30 or 9:00 pm and so people are out til midnight, 1, or 2:00 pm. Even the mamilla mall was open til midnight. That is a very different way.
During the middle of the day everyone takes a couple of hours to rest and then resume - kind of like a siesta. I would say that on Friday night its as though everyone has permission to stop and be. You don't have to worry about someone scheduling something because everybody is on the same page - very helpful.
There is something for us with the South African people that we met. As soon as we left our apt last night we ran into them. They are going to move here to plant a community that will be messianic. These are extremely faithful people who feel the call to change their citizenship in order to connect with Jewish brothers and sisters. During their time here, they were continually approached by Rabbi's who were interested in hearing more about their beliefs. I think what made them attractive to the Rabbi's was that they could handle the scriptures with confidence. They knew the bible backwards and forwards and the Lord was bringing the Jewish teachers to them - they were not seeking them out.
Probably by the time we come back, they will be settled and we will connect with them once again to find a thriving community of combined faith. They are finding that Rabbi's eyes are being opened to the reality of Yeshua - these teachers are quiet about what they are discovering much like Nicodemus - it is such a beautiful thing to see how God is moving and bringing us all together.
I think one of the things for me this trip is a great appreciation for our Pastor, Scott Heare. If it wasn't for his stepping out boldly in faith years ago - we would not have the benefit of what we are now experiencing. God is faithful and true and we are indeed a blessed people.
(For Tamara - we are trying to get with your cousin today :)
Love you all, Linda
Friday, August 15, 2014
Day 2 - Shabbat Shalom!
We started the day having coffee with 3 of the 4 South Africans we met yesterday. We listened to the stories of how each of them discovered their Jewish roots as followers of Jesus and how they are following Him passionately. It was interesting to see the similarities of what God is doing in our two communities. We are so blessed that God has drawn Pastor Scott to understand Jesus as the Jewish Messiah and wrestle with that in today's expression of church and walking out our faith.
We lunched at a place just outside Jaffa Gate where Matt inquired about the bacon on the menu, "Is it pig?" Well, something like that. Yes, it was bacon! Pork in Jerusalem - go figure.
We headed to the Western Wall where we each spent time in prayer. After praying at the wall, I sat to read scripture. Overhead, I could hear the noise of the Palestinian army moving about in the walkway that leads to the Temple Mount. It extends over the right side of the area where the women pray. In the heat of the day the walkway casts a shadow that the women sit under to read and pray. It's completely safe. Reflecting on the time, I can now see clearly that there are times in life where we are in the "shadow of the enemy"and we can hear the rumbling very near and it can be a distraction. But then I remember that as a child of God I rest in the shelter of the most high God and in the shadow of His wings I rejoice. The distraction falls away and I'm at rest in the shadow of the Almighty. It's a sweet place of rest.
After hours in the sun and walking we headed back to the apartment to clean up and take a much needed nap. Thank God for naps!
And now I get to testify to how amazingly good God is! But I must go back to go forward. Months ago as we were planning this trip I felt very strongly we were to have a Shabbat (Sabbath) experience and that it is something that we should organize for future prayer trips. So, I began to ask everyone with connections in the land to see what they could come up with. Nothing panned out. I prayed. I asked God to open an invitation for us to participate in Shabbat dinner - a truly Jewish experience - to help us understand how the Sabbath is truly a time that is set aside, sanctified unto the Lord. Last night after we prayed for 4 complete strangers at the prayer house, one invited us to Shabbat dinner. I almost unleashed a squeal of sheer delight as I tend to do, but I didn't want to frighten him. So, I simply told him how he was an answer to prayer.
Tonight at 8:00pm we showed up with 2 bottles of wine and dessert and met a room full of gracious people - a few familiar faces from the prayer tower and some new faces. Then our host, Daniel, handed me his business card and explained that one of the things he does is host Shabbat experiences for groups. (ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!) Yet again, God had answered my prayer. Not only did he open the invitation for THIS Shabbat, but the invitation to bring others to share Shabbat on future trips. I told Daniel and he blessed each of us with a book he has written, Practicing the Sabbath with Community: A Christian Guidebook for Restoring a Day of Rest from a Jewish Perspective. It was a double portion of blessing. God makes me smile. It was beautiful - Jewish believers in Yeshua, one Orthodox Jew, and the four of us Gentiles. There were 14 in all. It was a tight fit around the table and a little hot, but it was like a family dinner. Our host, Daniel, explained how the Sabbath is set apart. We worshipped in Hebrew and English. He blessed the bread and wine. We talked about the parshah (portion of scripture) for the week and enjoyed the meal, the discussion, the family environment. We sat near a man who runs a ministry that teaches others how to pray for healing (physical and inner) - God appointment for sure.
The atmosphere is peaceful here, not heightened and tense as you might think. We are tasting the fruit of all of the prayers for the peace of Jerusalem lifted up across the face of the earth - we feel the peace. I want to pass on a personal encouragement from an Israeli Jewish man I talked with tonight who thanked us for coming in this time. He told me that many will walk away when there is a cost. But he is so appreciative that we came. He said we are like fresh water being poured out on the people and the land in this time. I pray this encourages your hearts, as well.
It is late and all of us are having difficulty resetting our internal clocks. So, prayers for that and really sweet restorative sleep are appreciated. And please continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, bless the covenant land and covenant people, Israel.
Love to our families! We miss you but feel you holding us up in prayer.
Shabbat Shalom, y'all!
Sharon
We started the day having coffee with 3 of the 4 South Africans we met yesterday. We listened to the stories of how each of them discovered their Jewish roots as followers of Jesus and how they are following Him passionately. It was interesting to see the similarities of what God is doing in our two communities. We are so blessed that God has drawn Pastor Scott to understand Jesus as the Jewish Messiah and wrestle with that in today's expression of church and walking out our faith.
We lunched at a place just outside Jaffa Gate where Matt inquired about the bacon on the menu, "Is it pig?" Well, something like that. Yes, it was bacon! Pork in Jerusalem - go figure.
We headed to the Western Wall where we each spent time in prayer. After praying at the wall, I sat to read scripture. Overhead, I could hear the noise of the Palestinian army moving about in the walkway that leads to the Temple Mount. It extends over the right side of the area where the women pray. In the heat of the day the walkway casts a shadow that the women sit under to read and pray. It's completely safe. Reflecting on the time, I can now see clearly that there are times in life where we are in the "shadow of the enemy"and we can hear the rumbling very near and it can be a distraction. But then I remember that as a child of God I rest in the shelter of the most high God and in the shadow of His wings I rejoice. The distraction falls away and I'm at rest in the shadow of the Almighty. It's a sweet place of rest.
After hours in the sun and walking we headed back to the apartment to clean up and take a much needed nap. Thank God for naps!
And now I get to testify to how amazingly good God is! But I must go back to go forward. Months ago as we were planning this trip I felt very strongly we were to have a Shabbat (Sabbath) experience and that it is something that we should organize for future prayer trips. So, I began to ask everyone with connections in the land to see what they could come up with. Nothing panned out. I prayed. I asked God to open an invitation for us to participate in Shabbat dinner - a truly Jewish experience - to help us understand how the Sabbath is truly a time that is set aside, sanctified unto the Lord. Last night after we prayed for 4 complete strangers at the prayer house, one invited us to Shabbat dinner. I almost unleashed a squeal of sheer delight as I tend to do, but I didn't want to frighten him. So, I simply told him how he was an answer to prayer.
Tonight at 8:00pm we showed up with 2 bottles of wine and dessert and met a room full of gracious people - a few familiar faces from the prayer tower and some new faces. Then our host, Daniel, handed me his business card and explained that one of the things he does is host Shabbat experiences for groups. (ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!) Yet again, God had answered my prayer. Not only did he open the invitation for THIS Shabbat, but the invitation to bring others to share Shabbat on future trips. I told Daniel and he blessed each of us with a book he has written, Practicing the Sabbath with Community: A Christian Guidebook for Restoring a Day of Rest from a Jewish Perspective. It was a double portion of blessing. God makes me smile. It was beautiful - Jewish believers in Yeshua, one Orthodox Jew, and the four of us Gentiles. There were 14 in all. It was a tight fit around the table and a little hot, but it was like a family dinner. Our host, Daniel, explained how the Sabbath is set apart. We worshipped in Hebrew and English. He blessed the bread and wine. We talked about the parshah (portion of scripture) for the week and enjoyed the meal, the discussion, the family environment. We sat near a man who runs a ministry that teaches others how to pray for healing (physical and inner) - God appointment for sure.
The atmosphere is peaceful here, not heightened and tense as you might think. We are tasting the fruit of all of the prayers for the peace of Jerusalem lifted up across the face of the earth - we feel the peace. I want to pass on a personal encouragement from an Israeli Jewish man I talked with tonight who thanked us for coming in this time. He told me that many will walk away when there is a cost. But he is so appreciative that we came. He said we are like fresh water being poured out on the people and the land in this time. I pray this encourages your hearts, as well.
It is late and all of us are having difficulty resetting our internal clocks. So, prayers for that and really sweet restorative sleep are appreciated. And please continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, bless the covenant land and covenant people, Israel.
Love to our families! We miss you but feel you holding us up in prayer.
Shabbat Shalom, y'all!
Sharon
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