Devastation in Syria; End Time Prophecy?

End time prophecy of Damascus, it is really coming true in our life time?

Following the news in the middle east can cause turmoil in our emotions. I cannot help but wonder if Jesus will come and rapture His church in my life time. Thinking on this wonderful event fills me with a mixture of emotions. Joy, anxiety, concern, gloom are only a few of the feelings I have when I think about being swept up into heaven with my King. The thoughts of joy quickly turn to gloom when at the same time I think about the many people suffering physically and those who do not know Jesus as Savior or have turned away from Him. Can this event really happen now or it is still many, many years away? Scripture tells us in Isaiah 17 and Jeremiah 49 that Damascus will be fully destroyed to the point of, Isaiah 17:1, becoming a heap of ruins. 

Here is a short 5 minute discussion from American Live on Syria and Biblical prophecy with Joel Rosenberg. 

Do we know for certain that this is ushering in the Rapture and the direct coming of our Messiah? 

No. Scripture tells us...

Matthew 24:36 ESV
“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only."

But, is it possible that what is happening in Syria is the beginning of the complete destruction of this city?
Yes it is possible.
So what should we be doing? We need to be praying for those who are suffering in such a horrific way and praying for the salvation of those who are lost. 

Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Blessings,
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Update on Gunner & a New Prayer Request

Update on Gunner from his Facebook page...

Just wanted to give an update on Gunner and his hand. His attitude is amazing! He is still his same ol funny self and crawling on his hand. But when I come near it, he gets nervous and starts to cry. It is still really tender and yesterday when I was wrapping it, it bled a lot. I have gotten some better tips to tweak how I am wrapping it now from our EB community, and I am going to try that today. Thank you for your continued prayers for our Gunner!

New prayer request from Jaxson Eugene's Facebook page...

I need prayers for my son please!!!! He was turning colors and sweating so I took him to our local E.R. and he had a big seizure, he is now being life flighted to the university of Iowa children's hospital! Pray pray pray!

Jaxson was not supposed to survive pregnancy yet he did and he was born with multiple birth defects. Please lift him up to our God in prayer asking Father to heal this baby and to comfort his mom and dad. Thanks!

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Thank you for your prayers!!
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A Moment in the Life of Easton

The cruel reality of Epidermolysis Bullosa, EB.

A moment in the life with Easton. Please take a moment and watch this short clip on how Easton is cared for. EB must be the nastiest disease around. 

Please be in prayer for Easton and his family. Pray for a cure for this disease. 

Easton has had a new development as well. Here is what was written on his Facebook page by his cousin:

Easton has atrophy in the front part of his brain... it has stopped growing and isn't developing normally...they think it most likely occurred when he was septic. He also has a bulging fontanelle but they don't believe the two are related. He will be staying another night so they can watch him and are having the neurologist look at him to see if they would like to run additional testing. They can not tell us why the front part of his brain is not growing at the same rate as the rest of his brain. They will be monitoring the growth of his head very closely. Please pray for Easton and for the doctors to find some answers. Thank you so much for your support...it means the world to our family ♥ ~ Cousin Amy

Philippians 4:6-7 NASB 

Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Ava Rose

Ava Rose is a sweet toddler who suffers from EB and she is in need of prayer. Poor dear girl is just suffering so much right now and needs a touch from our Father.

Ava Rose

Her mom brought her into the hospital because of a possible ear infection and things have just been purely miserable from there including an issue while getting a blood transfusion. If you have facebook, please stop by her page here and like it and let them know you are praying for her. Thanks!

Philippians 4:6-7 NASB 

Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Praying for you dear Ava!

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Prayer Warriors/Updated

Here is an update with specific prayer requests for Lucy. Please spend sometime intercessing for this sweet young girl and her dear family. Thank you!!

Many have asked for specific prayer needs. I will list a few but know that blankets of prayer are needed because there are so many specific needs that I can't even begin to wrap my mind around them:


-rest, mercy and no suffering for Lucy
-understanding and no fear for Ella
-a constant remembrance of my love to fill Jack
-Lucy's father. My precious husband. May he continue to grieve and not feel as If he has to be strong for any of us
-Lucy's grandparents and immediate /extended families
-restored faith for all of Lucy's friends and all the little children who have been praying ceaselessly for healing. 
-Lucy's doctors, nurses and other care team members
-eventual healing for our family


Much love--Kate


Cancer is back and there is nothing the doctors can do for Lucy. Please, please press in with me and seek healing here on earth.. Pray for God to send over whelming peace and comfort to Erik and Kate, Ella, Jack and sweet Lucy. 

My heart is breaking in two, I just can not imagine how crushed this family is right now. Please lift them up to our amazing God. Even though we don't understand His ways I know that His ways are better than ours and He is always good no matter what happens.

Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Praying and praying and not giving up hope.
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31 Days to Pray

Ashley Pichea

I have joined a 31 day challenge to pray for my spouse. Ashley Pichea wrote the 31 Days to Build a Better Spouse; Power of Prayer

I found this link on Finding Joy and if you are interested head over to Rachel's blog to grab a code and get the e-book, 31 Days to Build a Better Spouse, for only $2.99. Click here for the code and the rest of the directions. You have till December 31st to get the deal. You will be set up with accountability partners either via email or Facebook and you can also find support on Twitter.

What a great way to start 2012 by praying for our spouses. I hope you will join me and the other 300+ people who will be praying through the month of January.

Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

God Bless,
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