What a privilege to come to you on this Weekly encouragement! Day! You are a joy! I rejoice in celebrating you! Do you know that’s God’s word to you? I’m borrowing from Him to share how important you are to Him, to me! I’m grateful to be here with you and share a message from someone who is praying for you. It’s an unlikely connection. The person who is praying for you is a Jewish Israeli soldier. I understand, in some circles, this statement isn’t welcomed. Maybe that’s why I went there? I like to find what might challenge our thinking, help us examine ourselves, our beliefs, our conversation to be seasoned with the fruit of the Spirit. To bring healing. I think there’s an all or none in many people’s minds today. This political person is all good or all bad. So I was a bit astonished (not really as I know what Jesus does in the heart of those who follow Him), but just a bit in this way because today’s Weekly encouragement! was a young Jewish woman and another Jewish man conducting an interview. With a young Jewish soldier inside the iron dome of Israel, nonchalantly talking about how it’s his job, along with others, to protect Israel from incoming missiles. Routine stuff like that. The conversation was quick to share that this conflict isn’t about a people group, asking that we join together in praying about this spiritual battle. He highlighted asking prayers for the people of Iran because there are precious people there. We western minds can’t fathom some of thses things. I have an answer to win the battle. It’s this! Pray for your enemies. This Jewish Israeli soldier was inside the iron dome, with all its technologies. He admitted the incredible technology present, but he knew his safety was ultimately dependent on God. It’s that way for your relationships and mine. We follow the Lord with our whole heart, and allow Him to direct our paths. Please know I’m praying for you because I love you.