Hi fellow-watchfolk. I don’t know how many this will reach, I’ll leave that up to God, but I would humbly ask for intercessory prayer. I’ll explain.

But first, I have to acknowledge the shift that just took place, as the “Two State Solution” is center stage, even if most of the world still has no inkling of the implications of that. At the very same time, Earth just experienced the most powerful quake of all time, if I understand correctly!? (correction: 6th largest). With Tsunami warnings for Japan, Hawaaii, and the US West Coast. We don’t have TV, and I haven’t had updates since about 2 a.m., so I probably know less than you do at the moment. Bottom line, though: We are still here, and we don’t know when our departure date is, meanwhile destabilization of about everything continues to advance, the beast system is ready to go, and the Antichrist spirit gains momentum by the hour.  If God were to momentarily allow us to see into the spirit realm, I expect we would see some pretty intense combat. I don’t even think for watchmen and watchwomen, seeing into that realm is necessary, because we’re in it on this side too. A med that I was on for fibromyalgia was recalled, so I am weaning off. It is notorious for extreme withdrawal issues, and must be stretched over many months and many gradual, incrimental dose reductions. I would be very grateful for prayer coverage for that process, particularly as it is coinciding with these other things.

I’m a trauma survivor. I never used that term, but those who read “Purple Morning Glories and Gold Lady Bugs (which I wrote nearly 15 years ago and published on this blog), know this is part of my personal history.

Around this past October, I hit an emotional, spiritual, and mental wall. I believe the Lord is answering some very old personal questions and prayers, in prep of a needed restoration, of sorts. Restorations generally involve some demolition first.  From my Mom’s passing, for the two years since, I have grappled with these things. In October, God removed a friendship of 55 years, -like a sister. Someone I have “preached the gospel to” for decades. She made a profession of faith once in our teens, but there was a stumbling block caused by things that happened in a church, and in childhood. A couple of weeks ago, another friend, who had shared similar core beliefs, let me know she joined the Catholic church. In trying to understand, ask questions, express concerns, I pointed to scriptures, but also made the mistake of going into church history. I was accused of implying things which I did not imply but in fairness, there are cognitive processing issues on both our parts, and we’ve misinterpreted one another’s meanings before. However, with what I have going on personally right now, I felt like it was best, a matter of necessity actually for me, to disengage. There’s nothing I hate more than to leave stuff unresolved, but not only do we have to choose our battles, but particularly in matters of faith, I am learning the battle belongs to the Lord. Letting go as a general rule, feels too much like giving up. I have to recognize the difference. Different people need different amounts of time and space, and my efforts to reach mutual understanding often have only undermined that objective more than they’ve helped.

Those are the times I can only pull out the ol’ “it is what it is” even if I don’t understand what the is is! That said, these are both friendships I have always held extremely dear. So there’s grieving as well.

I understand that to live and to care, heartache is inevitable. Misunderstandings are inevitable- now more than ever!  She and I ( 2nd friend) live in different states, communication is digital, and I feel certain the digital “ether” is a favorite venue for the enemy to do his darndest.

And finally, I would ask for prayer for my husband right now, in the realm of his employment. Please pray for wisdom, faith to wait on the Lord’s timing, discernment, patience, spiritual growth, peace.

Our prayer for many years now, has been a simple “please prepare us for whatever You know lies ahead, Lord”.

And please pray for me, for understanding what God is doing in this very perplexing personal thing I’m navigating. I need direction how and were specifically to invest limited energy.There are many factors at play. I’m before Him for examination, open to correction, all of the things He says to do.

Please also pray for my husband’s unsaved sister Mitzi, whose husband died this weekend. Pray God extend the grace of using this to get through to her. She has been given the gospel. She’s near the opposite coast from us here in VA.

And I’m praying for all believers everywhere that same simple prayer. Prepare us. It has been nothing short of amazing, watching God call watchfolk, connect them, form what seem like literal “teams”, with different gifts and areas of expertise, doing podcasts, roundtables, etc. I am one old lady, that God for whatever reason, saw fit to allow to play a wee part and get to be acquainted with other members of this community. I pray peace and wisdom and boldness for us all. And mercy and Grace for all our lost loved ones, and all lost everywhere.