Lord, Please help Heidi. Many things contribute to the situations that we find ourselves in. We can't seem to sort it out. We stumble around sometimes and can't find our way back. It is dark here. Thank you that you hear our prayers and that You come for us, to rescue us when we need you. Please rescue Heidi and comfort her. In Jesus name, Amen.

First of all- thank you Lisaleenie!    Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention.  If one of our brothers or sisters in Christ is hurting, we need to know about it.  You are awesome for posting this!

Hello Heidi!  I agree that we've all had our share of disappointment.  I just want to remind you of something that really helped me a few months ago...  I was pretty certain we were going to be raptured on the Feast of Trumpets and when it came and went I woke up feeling very strange.  I remember calling a friend of mine (who trusts my judgment and discernment very much) and having to tell her why I felt the rapture didn't happen.  It was hard to make that call because I was pretty bold with her about the, "great possibility" of this date.  Although I was very careful about date setting, she knew I really thought it would be on the Feast of Trumpets.  When I called her that day I made a very humble apology to her because she didn't understand after everything I had said how we were still here.  I told her how much God loves us and that He didn't fail us!  I also explained to her that we can never put our trust in man- only God.  Since then I have made it a point to watch always but be prepared to rejoice no matter what happens.  Heidi, God loves us so much!  He didn't let you down!  Please don't lose your blessed hope because of a watch date.  There have been many watch dates in the past and there might be many more to come.  The best thing we can do is be ready always!  I don't think God wanted us to know the exact date because if we knew the exact date we might slumber and wait until the last minute to focus on Him.  He wants us to keep our eyes on the blessed hope and not on the cares of this world. 

Dear Lord, I cry out to you tonight for our sister Heidi!    Please wrap your arms around her and remind her of your blessed hope.  Please help her to understand that everything will happen in your perfect timing and that no one will be dissappointed.  Please give her peace in her mind and heart and show her once again the promise of Your immenent return.  Please bless her and keep her until that day comes.  I pray these things in Jesus name dear Lord.  Amen. 

Heidi, we don't know the day or the hour but we do know the season and we're in it baby!  You have to keep looking up!  This is a perfect time for you to stand on the promises He offers you on a daily basis.  We are not meant to do it alone.  I pray that you will curl up in your favorite reading room and open your devotional book and bible and seek out His constant promises and will for your life.  I had to do this just yesterday morning and He has already renewed my excitement for His return.  Remember, if you feel weak- Do not grieve because the joy of the Lord is your strength!  Nehemiah 8:10.  Claim that joy Heidi!  Jesus loves YOU!

    JESUS 

Heavenly Father, we praise and honor you our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  We gather in corporate prayer on the behalf of our sister Heidi.  Jesus we ask in your holy name that you cover her with a divine presence of abounding, peace and serenity.  Give her your blessed assurance and hope.  Comfort her spirit and reveal your love within her in a brand new way.  Give her moments of clarity, open her spiritual eyes and ears.  Remove any mental blocks that hinder her peace.  Send her a word of encouragement.  Renew her faith and strengthen her up.  Let her find safety in the dwelling place of the Lord.  In Jesus name amen.

Your welcome Lisaleenie!  You are quick!  I had to edit because I forgot to reference the scripture and when I clicked it you had already replied!  LOL.  Have a blessed night!   

Thank you, Verna, for your wise counsel and words of assurance to Heidi. 

I'm going to bump this up for those who haven't had a chance to see it yet.

Heidi,

Remember when you were here at Christmas and you told me that if it didn't happen, you would lose your faith?  And I told you that if it didn't happen, I wasn't going to go there (lose my faith or my joy) with you and that we were still one day closer to it happening and that God was in control? 

We have some time left and I truly believe that if you volunteer in some ministry that's truly designed to bless others (Food pantries, women's shelters, etc.) that you will find that you are blessed beyond measure!  I know that when the focus comes off of yourself and is placed on others and what God can do for them, there is so much joy to be had!  You mentioned that you were going to be more involved with the Messianic Church in your area - Do it.  If they have a structured bible study, enroll in it.  The more trouble we see in this world, the closer we are to leaving.  Take comfort in that. 

Heavenly Father,

We pray for Heidi and for her healing - we ask that You comfort her with Your presence and strengthen her faith in You and not in events.  We ask that You give her peace and provide the energy and care to bring her faith to others in need.  We thank You, Father, for Heidi and ask this in Jesus' Name, Amen.

Blessings and love,

Lynn

I totally agree with Scott.  If you give up on faith in Christ, where then do you go?  How does life get better by such an action?  You will find your life even more despondant and without hope, for Christ is our only hope.

This is why setting dates can be harmful.  Many have no problem when a set date passes and can just move on to the next date.  But there are many that tag all of their hope on one day and when it does not happen, they lose all hope.  We have to be careful about dates and just learn to trust fully in God's timing and not our own.

I will say the same thing that  I told GoldneKnight.  You cannot give up on a God that gave His all for you.  If you say following Him is too hard, what if He had said dying for you was too hard?  We would all be in our sins and headed to destruction.  But you are not lost in your sins and cannot give in to despondancy when you have such a blessed, amazing eternity ahead of you!

The enemy is on the prowl and bringing it like he never has before.  Put on your armor, brothers and sisters, and lift each other up in prayer.

I will be praying for you, dear sister.

Heidi, dear one

Keep the faith, like Scott said, it's all we have. This is our calling, or our part in God's plan. To believe his word, watch, pray and be faithful.

This is the main reason I think we shouldn't get too excited about dates. Our God is so merciful and long suffering that he doesn't want any to have to go thru the tribulation. There are still some to come in or it would have already happened. This is my personal opinion, but I don't believe God has set a particular date because he's so long suffering. But when it gets to the point he cannot bear to let it go on, then the Rapture will occur and all hell will start on the earth. Remember Jonah's attitude. Let's us just think every time another week goes by that the angels are adding another banquet table or elongating the one there.  We don't understand cause we see from this side of eternity but someday we'll get to understand.  I try to stay focused on each day and hopefully can grow more like Christ as I wait. It certainly is a tempering thing to learn patience. God bless, hang in there, run the race that has been set for you.

Brenda

Heidi:  Greetings sister, we don't know each other in the physical world, but we do know each other in the spiritual world.  We are part of the body of Christ.  No, we have not gone home yet, no, we have not seen Christ yet, but through faith, we know that they both are there waiting for us at His perfect timing.  Our Heavenly Father and Jesus are waiting for the last of the lambs of His flock, remember He is our Shephard, to find Jesus and the Cross and then we will be with the Lord.  How great is His love for us!!!!!!

Last fall, when the Feast of Trumpets was near, I remember - figuring out what time sunset was in Jerusalem - and then what class at school I would be in when that happened.  Should I not study as hard as I might?  ...because I might not be here for the test anyway.  I remember my father once told me to do everything I do, to do it as if you were doing it for the Lord.  I decided that I would study as usual because I thought, if I am raptured, then I want the teachers/students to remember that the Christian guy that used to sit in the empty chair was one of the brightest students.  I'm doing very well in school, but it is not easy for me, it takes a lot of work.  Life at times is not easy, but you know what, Jesus is with us and will not ever forsake us, I am proof of that.  He is our Lord and Savior.  When I am down, I praise Him, glorify Him, and give thanks for every little last thing that I can think of.  Never once has this failed to lighten my load.  Keep your eyes on Jesus.  Jesus loves you sister, I know this because He told us.  God does not lie.  Please look me up in Heaven, and we will go for a long walk and smell the air of Heaven together.  Jerusalem on earth smells like rosemary, it grows there like a weed, along side of the roads, in the ditches, peoples yards, there are huge bushes of it everywhere.  I'm praying for you my beloved sister, be well. I love you.   ybiC, Caleb   

Dear Lynn (tmercies), Scott, Watching and Waiting, Johannes, Brenda (unlandb), Donna, Shomer Caleb, and Live 4 Him....thank you so much for joining me in prayer for Heidi.  Along with Watching and Waiting, I so agree with what Scott said regarding the Lord being the only one Who has the words of life.  We cannot run away from the only one who can help us and lift us up.  What is the alternative?  Turn to the world, flesh, or the devil?  These things do not satisfy but rather destroy us.

Heidi, I'm so glad that you saw this thread and you see how loved and supported you are.  I know you feel discouraged, sis, but never give up.  Hang in there, dear sister, and don't allow the enemy to rob you of your faith and trust in the Lord.  Only He satisfies, and only He can lift you up. 

Dear Martha,

Thank you for your kind words to me and to Heidi.  You're a great encourager yourself, full of compassion.

“I would just like to encourage you that you are not alone.  Jesus feels your pain and is by your side, whether you feel Him or not. You are loved, and we care about you.  Isaiah 63:9 says:
In all their affliction He was afflicted, And the Angel of His Presence saved them; In His love and in His pity He redeemed them; And He bore them and carried them All the days of old.
Don't give up.  Don't be discouraged.  The Lord will help you, Heidi.  We're here for you too, dear sister.”

Well said Lennie, and I prayed that the prayer of the saints here would encourage our dear sister Heidi's .

And Lennie, It’s good to see you via cyber space. 
 

Dear Heidi - my beloved sister - put your hand in Jesus' hand and don't let go. Faith is sometimes all we have left after we've exhausted all other resources. Even if it's to say, "I have nothing left to give, nothing inside of me, but I will do my best to keep my faith alive, even if it's a micro bit." 

We all struggle with our faith and the one thing that keeps my head on straight is thinking on all that has happened the last 2000+ years. I KNOW the Rapture is going to happen and it has been such a long, long wait. So I do get discouraged especially when I am struggling with something in my life or feeling down or just tired of this earthly life and the evil in it. Any time that little voice of doubt starts to think, "maybe the Rapture isn't real, how bizarre of a concept is the Rapture anyway?" I remind myself of the Bible and how time and again it has been proven to be true when one looks at historical landmarks, archeological findings. That's not even counting the miracles and workings of God I have seen in my life. The Dead Sea Scrolls match the words of the Bible. And it renews my strength. It's a waiting game. I LOVED the story of the member who likened waiting for the Rapture like waiting for your baby to be born. You are clearly pregnant, the baby is moving inside of  you, and yet you can't comprehend giving birth if you've never done it before. Yet you know it's coming. I am feeling exactly that way now waiting for the Rapture as when I was waiting for my daughter to be born. Heidi I am praying for you my dear. We just have to wait a bit longer and when I think of looking into those soul absorbing loving eyes of our Jesus - oh my my heart just melts thinking about it. xoxox You do not want to miss that sister, just i-m-a-g-i-n-e, wooooooeeeeeeeee! Love, love, love! Jesus is going to be staring into our eyes and it gives me goosebumps. 

We all do struggle with our faith, it's part of our fallen nature . . ~~ oh, glory to God He is our Source and Power to not let us go, He knows fully that without Him we are nothing and lost  ~~

Thinking how John the Baptist born as forerunner of the Messiah,  called by Jesus Himself the greatest Prophet who ever lived up to that time.  Even he doubted, questioning if Jesus was the Messiah ~

In that first century, ~ many so wanted the LORD to be conqueror and King right then, ~~ and what did God do?  Just the opposite of man's expectations, displaying His Royalty on earth powerfully as Lowly, Humbly, Meekly, remaining King of the Universe knowing what He must do ~~ what a God, what a Savior!

Desperately, the world's desiring a leader  ~~ and God has His Remnant held in His Grace, for His Name, He is the power keeping His sheep in His Provision and Safety ~~ and this we know,   He is to  His return as Mighty Glorious LORD ~~   our GOD of consuming fire first shall lift up His church out of this world before His consuming fire brings wrath on the wicked . .

Prophesies fulfilled both in Daniel and the Book of Revelation are open for understanding, God-breathed for our 'knowing' in the awakening to this generation . .  the clarity God intends for this generation is showing . . He is preparing His people to meet their Maker  ~~ Amazing times ~~

God, I lift up Heidi to you. I pray you come in like a flood with your grace, your mercy and your peace that surpassed all understanding. Cover heidi with your wings and help her to feel safe. Help her to avoid any negative influences but to receive only that which comes from you. Fill her heart with love andh give her mind wisdom and discernment. Shut her ears to the enemy and let her only hear your voice. Keep her in your secret place oh God and send much encouragement her way. By your spirit, by your ambassadors, by your WORD in the name of Jesus.

Wow, Rapa Happy, Robert B., Donna, Rachel, and Trish....thank you all so much for your love, wisdom, and prayers for Heidi. I just feel so strong in my heart to stand in the gap for her, and I so appreciate all of you who have stood in the gap with me to intercede on her behalf.

Heidi, if you're around, please let us know how you're doing, dear sister.  You're not alone.  We're your family here and we care about you. 

Heidi I am scared too. To not be is crazy but the Lord is our fortress and refuge. I am scared that I know the truth God said what we see as real is not and what we cannot see is real. I am scared because I know to fear the Lord and godly fear brings wisdom worldly fear brings bondage. So when I fear I fear the Lord because His word is coming true and I try to walk in it. The world scares me it cannot see we watchers are still here because there are still breadcrumbs to watch and people to awake. If your afraid it probably means your awake and that means the holy spirit is in you. Those that do not see what's going on are not afraid they have no clue! Those that have the spirit see and must run to Jesus for rescue. Cleave to him! Heidi the bible is coming true there are signs everywhere! The rapture is soon Jesus said keep the patience of my faith and do not deny my name I know you have little strength! Think there is a watchers crown for nothing. Rather be a watcher then warn others then be a zombie! We are all tired I had to leave a friends when he put on a movie that took Gods name in vain repeatedly. I feel so alone at times and tell Jesus he's all I hope in. I think we are supposed to feel this we are being srperated from this world. We are a bride waiting. Do not worry the groom will not stand you up just keep the dress on. I guarantee you look better then me in it but I am wearing mine hairy legs and all! I had to go through my wife and son having a car accident last night my dad dying and the whole world being more fake feelIng every day this year. We all hoped he would have come by now we tremble at what's coming how few see. But the message of today's football game was for you Heidi! Tebow professing Jesus passed 3:16 yards and wins at the last second on the last play. That will get me through tommorow how about you? You are not alone its just hard to hug a sister in Christ over an iPhone they do not have an app for that! Be of good cheer he who is in you has overcome the world! Just trust he will come! It is our only blessed hope!

Watching and praying wrote:  I had to go through my wife and son having a car accident last night my dad dying and the whole world being more fake feelIng every day this year.

Sounds like you're going through some trials of your own, Watching and praying.  Thank you for your empathy and prayers for Heidi.  I will pray for you, too.

Dear Heidi, I see from your votes of thanks that you saw this thread and the outpouring of love and prayers for you.  I'm glad that you saw that.  I hope that you are feeling better, dear sister.  I will not bump this up anymore.  When you feel up to it, let us know how you're doing.

Much love and hugs to you.