I don't have the strength to really pray much at this point; not that I'll stop but anyway continuing on my last post I can only state that I don't have malice in regard to lack of prayer but not mentioning it would be wrong. My one friend says it can be a pitfall but she doesn't watch the news anymore. Again we can expect the world to spiral into destruction; and worst case scenario God allows certain judgments even before the Tribulation. I am practically begging here that people more than anything else will be in prayer and continue to do so no matter how bad things get. It is hard to think past the coming weeks or month or two; I pray the Rapture is this fall but if not who will continue praying another year or two especially if we have major trials in this country?
It is theoretically possible things could improve slightly for a short time but in general it seems this is going to be an extended and worsening trial. I will be lucky to get through I am supposed to be encouraging and such.
This helps me just to know some out there will seek His face. I encourage people out there if you see others who are believers who are apathetic or lukewarm please warn them this is not the time for that.
It would be good also to pray for ways to escape; and that includes if the Rapture is very near but also physical survival. Let us face things trusting God; if our time on earth indeed is cut short let us keep looking up.
Lord willing wherever I go I will find those who are of this mindset.
Finally as for those I help and work with pray for patience. I have spiritual battles still; sometimes in my sleep. I need to also have boldness something which I have always struggled with as to following His calling.
Keep the faith; as He keep you; sealed until the day of redemption.
I am one who will continue to pray until I am with the Lord. This world is becoming more dangerous to our generation. It has been worse in ages past, but in our own times we have had a great deal of blessing, especially in the U.S.
I am glad that you have an alternative place to go to if things do get really bad. We do not have any other residence, but we are surrounded by mountains that are forested with many streams and lakes. So, we have our camping gear that would help us for a time, and we have been adding to our canned food supply. I do not know much about freeze dried foods that one would just add water to, and this is certainly an option for us and everyone who is able to purchase such things.
Although I do not think the Rapture will occur as I am not convinced Scripture teaches such an event. Even so, we should be aware of what is transpiring and seek ways to be less affected by serious problems arising in our communities, cities, country, and world.
The possibility of the U.S. and NATO nations being drawn into a big war is becoming more and more serious with what is happening in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the saber rattling of China and N. Korea. Also, due to the influx of so many unknown people across our border in the past 4 years especially, it is quite likely that there are terrorist cells and foreign agents imbedded in our communities operating under the radar at this time, but could easily rise up to do harm on any given day. And since we had the "trial test" of the release of a novel virus in 2020 to ascertain if it is a plausible control mechanism to shut down nations and freedoms, we may face an even more deadly virus released on purpose any time.
My biggest concern is to secure extra medications for such an extended emergency situation. I am hoping to secure these medications if I can find a reputable source: antibiotics, pain medications stronger than acetaminaphin and naproxin, steroid meds, and blood pressure meds.
I don't have the strength to really pray much at this point; not that I'll stop but anyway continuing on my last post I can only state that I don't have malice in regard to lack of prayer but not mentioning it would be wrong. My one friend says it can be a pitfall but she doesn't watch the news anymore. Again we can expect the world to spiral into destruction; and worst case scenario God allows certain judgments even before the Tribulation. I am practically begging here that people more than anything else will be in prayer and continue to do so no matter how bad things get. It is hard to think past the coming weeks or month or two; I pray the Rapture is this fall but if not who will continue praying another year or two especially if we have major trials in this country?
It is theoretically possible things could improve slightly for a short time but in general it seems this is going to be an extended and worsening trial. I will be lucky to get through I am supposed to be encouraging and such.
This helps me just to know some out there will seek His face. I encourage people out there if you see others who are believers who are apathetic or lukewarm please warn them this is not the time for that.
It would be good also to pray for ways to escape; and that includes if the Rapture is very near but also physical survival. Let us face things trusting God; if our time on earth indeed is cut short let us keep looking up.
Lord willing wherever I go I will find those who are of this mindset.
Finally as for those I help and work with pray for patience. I have spiritual battles still; sometimes in my sleep. I need to also have boldness something which I have always struggled with as to following His calling.
Keep the faith; as He keep you; sealed until the day of redemption.
Agape; RIch P
I am one who will continue to pray until I am with the Lord. This world is becoming more dangerous to our generation. It has been worse in ages past, but in our own times we have had a great deal of blessing, especially in the U.S.
I am glad that you have an alternative place to go to if things do get really bad. We do not have any other residence, but we are surrounded by mountains that are forested with many streams and lakes. So, we have our camping gear that would help us for a time, and we have been adding to our canned food supply. I do not know much about freeze dried foods that one would just add water to, and this is certainly an option for us and everyone who is able to purchase such things.
Although I do not think the Rapture will occur as I am not convinced Scripture teaches such an event. Even so, we should be aware of what is transpiring and seek ways to be less affected by serious problems arising in our communities, cities, country, and world.
The possibility of the U.S. and NATO nations being drawn into a big war is becoming more and more serious with what is happening in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the saber rattling of China and N. Korea. Also, due to the influx of so many unknown people across our border in the past 4 years especially, it is quite likely that there are terrorist cells and foreign agents imbedded in our communities operating under the radar at this time, but could easily rise up to do harm on any given day. And since we had the "trial test" of the release of a novel virus in 2020 to ascertain if it is a plausible control mechanism to shut down nations and freedoms, we may face an even more deadly virus released on purpose any time.
My biggest concern is to secure extra medications for such an extended emergency situation. I am hoping to secure these medications if I can find a reputable source: antibiotics, pain medications stronger than acetaminaphin and naproxin, steroid meds, and blood pressure meds.
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