Israel is a light for the nations - Syrian children treated in Israeli hospitals - A prayer from the heart of a Syrian pastor: I am staying, Lord give me strength

* Thanks to ECI "Syrian children treated in Israeli hospitals"
* ECI mission to Jerusalem
* Open doors "From the heart of a Syrian pastor": "I weep for my country! I am so sad and speechless..."They advise me to leave my country... to emigrate. I respond saying: I'm staying... for the church of Jesus ... that the message of Jesus may remain a light guiding those who are lost and afraid.

I'm staying... because the harvest is plentiful... and the suffering is huge... a deep wound, a sense of despair ...I'm staying ... to follow in the footsteps of my Master who went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil. I'm staying... because I'm busy... in the ministry of saving souls (or can someone like me run... Lord give me strength).

"From the heart of a Syrian pastor" - read the whole text:
http://www.opendoorsusa.org/pray/prayer-updates/2013/09-September/From-the-Heart-of-a-Syrian-Pastor




Video: Syrian children treated in Israeli hospitals (thanks to ECI for the link)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmz-gGrnIw4



"Don't attack Syria" - Petition and video:
http://dontattacksyria.com/?source=wediditfb



CBN: Christians in Syria living in fear:
http://www.cbn.com/tv/2637647235001


Stratfor Institute:
http://www.stratfor.com/analysis/analytic-guidance-syria-crisis?utm_source=freelist-f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20130912&utm_term=FreeReport&utm_content=readmore&elq=59a6dd11193840cebd32a27cbf53a220
"Remember that all public statements now are meant to obscure real plans and intentions. They are intended to shape the environment. Read them, but do not look at them as anything more than tactics."



European Coalition for Israel (ECI) mission to Jerusalem on the verge of US-led airstrike:
http://www.ec4i.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=200:eci-mission-to-jerusalem-on-the-verge-of-us-led-airstrike&catid=74:press-releases&Itemid=53



"Give peace a chance" (ECI video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVsjNzXojCM





Psalm 9:9-10 (Bible verse thanks to Open Doors)
"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you."

Isaiah 19:25 “Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance.”




Photo: Kerstin Lindén