Forwarded from "Welshy" ****************************** Shalom my brothers and sisters in Yeshua, There seems so much to pray for this week that .... well I'm slightly flustered. Obviously, anybody who has watched tv, picked up a newspaper or read emails would not have failed to notice that significant events are currently unfolding in the Middle East. This is a time for heart-felt prayers and intercession. A short while ago, a UN resolution was passed which blamed Israel for pretty much all of the violence last week, and particularly Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount. The Battle for this peace of Land is truly on. And surprise surpise, it seems to be the "rest of the world" against Israel. As nation after nation stands up to condemn Israel, please keep in mind this week the Israeli ambassador to the UN, Yehuda Lancry. May HaShem strengthen him for the coming days. Also, many of you would have heard of the kidnap of three Israeli soldiers. Their names are Omar Sawayid, Avraham Binyamin, and Adi Avitan. Pray for their continued safety and their release. Pray also that the IDF leadership will be given wisdom in these trying times and sound strategy with regards to bringing these soldiers home. And at a time when Israel is potentially going to face attack from the Lebanese border as well, pray against the efforts of Hamas and other militant organizations in their attempts to destroy lives. The violence of the last week and in particular, the events at Joseph's tomb yesterday has made even dovish Israeli MPs disgusted. Within the next few days or so, there will discussions concerning the possible formulation of a National Unity Government. It appears more likely rather than less likely that this will occur should the violence continue. Further, in mid October, the Knesset again sits and we could possibly see the overthrow of this government if a National Unity Government is not reached. At any rate, these are dynamic times in Israeli politics, so please uphold all the major players. May HaShem's will be done. And finally, as it is Yom Kippur tomorrow - an easy fast to all of you who are participating. May this Yom Kippur truly be a time when all of us turn our hearts towards Him and repent. And may He come to the help of His people. All glory to the Holy One of Israel. In Him Welshy "The L-rd is the strength of His people, a fortress of salvation for his annointed one. Save your people, be their shepherd and carry them forever ." [Psalm 28:8&9] Jan Ross jross@... http://focusontheword.com ICQ#18767082 "Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim" (Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem) Psalm 122:6 ~*~*~*~*~*~* Focus On the Word Banner Exchange--Sign Up Today and Receive 2,500 Free Credits http://focusontheword.com/banex