6/12/2025
Things can change in the blink of an eye. This morning I awakened earlier than usual, so I enjoyed the peacefulness and quietness of early morning, before turning on my computer for the morning prayer calls and before looking at the news. The call with the embassy is always a breath of fresh air, because we worship first to get our hearts prepared for prayer. The music isn't always lives, but even the recorded music from the feasts is so beautiful. This morning Nathaniel Bassey sang Adonai. I could have rested in Abba's arms forever listening to the words. One day. One day soon, I hope.
The panelists have been learning how to pray scriptural prayers and to view every situation from what God is saying in His word. It is always timely, each person's word blends into perfect harmony with the others. I began praying this way when my children were young, taking the scriptures and praying them personally for each child. Psalm 119 has excellent promises to pray over your family. It is so important that children learn to pray, following the example of their parents. This doesn't always happen, for the most part it doesn't as witnessed in the mayhem in our world today. Even when parents diligently train up a child, they often go their own way, as the prodigal son in scripture. But God promises that if we do our part, they will remember and return. I count on that promise.
After worship, our embassy leaders provide updates and prayer points. This morning there was some tension in the air, uncertainty not knowing fully what to expect with regard to threats from Iran. I was not tense, nor concerned, in fact, I was quite calm. Over the past weeks it has been difficult for me at times, witnessing questionable attitudes towards America's leaders, especially when the news media would give reports of what our President said or did that seemed to be a betrayal of Israel and his friendship with Prime Minister Netanyahu, whom, as I am sure anyone who reads my blogs or visits my Facebook page realizes, I admire greatly. There are many things being said and sensationalized in the news that I simply do not believe. In fact my concern over one issue led me to write to the Faith Advisory Council to state my concern regarding appearances. As Christians, we are being watched, especially by the younger generations and other countries, notably enemy nations, so we must maintain decorum. I admit I grew a bit impatient at some comments, but I kept my mouth closed and talked to God. Most of the time that works best. I am easily misunderstood when I try to express my feelings, so I have learned to be quiet, listen, and wait. I'll let readers know when it turns out that I was right. I've become a pretty good judge of character, and I've learned to see into a person's soul, a gift God gave me. I praise Him for that ability, as it once was not so easy. Much has changed in my life since I got over myself and stopped eating rug. If an explanation is needed for that one, ask me.
As the day preceded, tension growing in the news, I couldn't keep my eyes open. Hmmm, some watchman on a wall, right?! Reminds me of the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane when they couldn't remain awake for one hour with Jesus. I hope things don't come to that, as I intend to remain alert. I'm still not feeling all that well since my fall. It seems as if I may have cracked a few things, and the overuse of already hurting arms and legs seemed to awaken some hidden injuries. Still, I decided that I'd rest up and wait before bothering my doctor, which did not go over well with my son. Still, he knows better than to nag me, as I tend to be stubborn when it comes to self care. Besides, I have a group meeting tonight that I have to prepare to lead. The only problem is that when I have to be still and rest, I tend to fall asleep more easily.
Unexpectedly I received a phone call from an old friend from my Angel Fire Resort days when I lived in New Mexico, so that was a pleasant change. We had a nice phone visit catching up on mutual friends, laughing. She's a very special person, who, although in her 80's, takes care of her neighbors, running errands and taking them to appointments. She's a jewel of a friend, and one of God's favorite children, I think. Later, I spoke with my sister, as it seems as if we haven't actually talked to each other in a week or more, although we've sent short "howdy" texts. She gets busy with family and church, and I get busy with life, such as it is. I shared with her my thoughts about starting a small creative arts business, like I had before. We had talked about a junking business once, but I need to focus on finishing my book also. I don't want to stop the momentum I've gained, if you can call what I've done as progress. We had also been considering a short road trip, an escape, where we can hide out for a few days, but then I would still attend early morning prayer calls. I don't want to miss a day, waiting for the hostages to be released, and the threat of war ended. Praying corporately for the peace of Jerusalem as the Bible instructs, but I'll figure it out eventually. We never stop hoping or scheming of get-a-ways.
Tonight, after my group meeting ended, I was chatting on the phone when I heard a short alert for Israel and learned of the attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. This was not surprising actually, as I suspected as much. I've been watching, observing, listening, so I've been expectant. I believe in the friendship between Israel and America. So I waited, as we all did. Honestly, I was wondering if the church would respond at all. It seems as if the church is either afraid, apathetic or dead. I was happy to see that Jack Hibbs, although on vacation, responded early on. In the midst of the drama in the Middle East, we are having quite a stir here. On Saturday, here in the United States, there will be a series of events nation-wide some more pronounced in some areas, like New York City and Chicago, in opposition to our President's intervention in the riots in California. As terrible as all these riots and mayhem has been this week, it is just a distraction to take our eyes away from other things, and the enemy has perpetrated a huge, widespread network of distractions. Sad to say that the crash of the airplane in India that killed 242 people didn't raise many eyebrows, so perhaps it too is a distraction. The enemy is busy recruiting people to create chaos in the streets, much like when riots broke out, supposedly because of the death of George Floyd, and cities were almost destroyed by hate. It is my fervent prayer that the scales will fall off the eyes of people blinded by those who do not care about the welfare of or even the death of a person. Those who are paid to encourage hate and chaos, destruction and fear, only care about gaining more power. It seems so blatantly obvious to me, but neither the world nor the church can see the reality of what is staring them in the fact, or they simply do not care. What will it take? I guess we'll see.
Regardless of what does or does not happen one thing we can be confident about is that God is in control, He never sleeps, He loves Israel and America, and He desires all to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ. He alone is worthy of praise, so I will praise Him, no matter what happens. So, we'll see what tomorrow brings.
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