My dear Friends who pray:
I am so grateful to hear back that many of you are leading prayer groups. Some of your quotes are included. All are welcome. The fight continues and we are all battle weary, to say nothing of the people of Israel. I hope this letter will lift you and give you renewed fuel for prayer at this unique time in history. It is packed with wonderful articles. Take your time, and share on screen with your prayer groups and churches. Share the knowledge, increase the call to pray.
“King of the nations
The LORD is near to all who call on Him.
And He will wipe every tear from their eyes; and there will be
No more death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish,
crying or pain; for the former order of things has passed away.”
Rev. 15:3b, Psalm 145:18a, Rev 21:4
Prayer has to be our first priority. Israelis are defending themselves with their lives and homes. It is costing everything and the nation hangs on as the infrastructure of Hamas is being dismantled. Families of the hostages were just assured the government is doing all it can to secure the release of all 136 souls.
INCASE YOU FORGOT? A video by David Rawlings – www.israelvision.com
World Education Day. Jan. 24th. Hatred ultimately led to October 7th; a result of the PA and UNWRA refusing to remove hatred from their schoolbooks. Impact-se (https://www.impact-se.org/ could change that and is prepared to teach the next and following generations of Palestinians to respect the other. We need the world to demand along with us, that Impact-se is the way to teach their children.
UNITED NATIONS Release: The U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Italy, U.K., and Finland said they will suspend the transfer of funds to UNRWA following reports on the involvement of 12 of the agency’s employees in the Hamas’ October 7 massacre. It has been proven over and over again that this agency promotes hate literature which teaches Palestinian children to hate the Jews and kill them.
Update: Secret Hamas Doc – Psychological Warfare: Jan 30/2024
Israeli forces in Gaza recently found a secret document written by a senior Hamas official detailing the terrorist group’s psychological warfare strategy against the Israeli public. As you read this, they are ALL lies. The document orders:
1. – photos and videos of the Israeli hostages continue to be published “due to the psychological pressure they create.”
2. – singles out Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as a target for psychological attack.
3. – emphasizes the importance of maintaining the narrative that Israeli Prime.
4. – they pushe the idea that IDF ground operations will not create the conditions necessary for the return of the rest of the hostages.
5. – it says the social divide in Israel is as an issue to focus on, and increases pressure around the issue of the hostages.
Sinwar is believed to be hiding in the Hamas stronghold of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, where he has reportedly surrounded himself with a large number of living hostages. Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas’s “military wing,” is also believed to be holed up there.
On Oct. 14, IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht told journalists that Sinwar and his entire command team “are in our sights. Yahya Sinwar is the face of evil. He is the mastermind behind this, like [Osama] bin Laden was [with the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks]. He built his career on murdering Palestinians when he understood they were collaborators [with Israel]. That’s how he became known as the butcher of Khan Yunis,” Joshua Marks. United with Israel
The Israeli army is dismantling Hamas’s military capabilities in Khan Yunis, in the south and is beating back their forces in the west. 2/3rds of Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis have been killed; that is 20-30% Hamas terrorists killed and 48-60% wounded. The IDF has struck 3,320 targets and 400 tunnel shafts in Khan Yunis, 150 of which have been destroyed. Among other findings, is a major rocket-making factory and the offices of senior Hamas officials, including Sinwar.
A Word to the European Parliament:
Member of Knesset Boaz Bizmuth had prepared a speech to the European Parliament but instead spoke his mind.
Oded Rahav, a man of peace, speaks out “Humanity is at a crossroads”
NOTE: You can use each of these articles in your prayer warfare.
Here are some of your notes to me:
“Shalom. How grieved you and your nation must be. We stand with you in this struggle to understand life. We are shocked to see these lovely young men and women cut down in their prime. I am leading the church prayers on Sunday. The Lord Jesus said to pray for two countries in war; Israel and Ukraine. You have given me help to pray. Terry (her husband) said, ‘when are you coming here?’ He doesn’t forget the fun we had with you both. Lots of love and blessings in Messiah.”
C.T. England.
“I am really glad to hear how the Rawlings family have teamed up to come to Israel’s assistance during this mind-boggling time we are living in now. Well done!!
I know you listen to the Holy Spirit and He will bring healing and peace in this trouble we are going through. The eye of the storm is the best place to be.’”
H. F. Russia.
“It is so sad what is happening in Israel. I am so sorry. I pray for protection and wisdom. Fortunately our Lord knows everything and his plan is the best plan for your country. All the same we are praying.” M. S. Switzerland.
God Shows Up
I believe this story was told in a Toronto synagogue.
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That’s it for this week friends. Do your best for the LORD who never slumbers nor sleeps and keeps watch over us all. Share your thoughts and prayers. They are welcome.
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Love and blessings from Meridel Rawlings.