Tel Aviv

Finally I am settled in Arad with a connection that I can write. Hopefully no one has check out my blog during this time. Anyways, thought I would start from the beginning.
Eliza, Natanel, Zion and I got to Tel Aviv September 3, at 3am after a 10hour lay over in Germany. For some reason that was rather difficult for all of us. My brain just wanted to deeply shut down. So that is definitely all I did my first day in Tel Aviv, sleep and read!
Anyways, we said our goodbyes and I headed to Old Jaffa Hostel which ended up being such a sweet place to spend my first couple of days. Slept on the roof with just a sheet needed. It was quite the blessing, my last night there I met two guys from Canada who are on a similar journey as myself. Believers who don't really consider themselves Messianic nor Christian. My kinda people! They are really musically talented and did a little show for everyone, and slipped in several worship songs in between some Bob Marley, Nirvana, etc.
Had my first Mediterranean Sea experience, so warm! Everyone here is rather personable. One morning I awoke at about 4am because of pretend gun shots of a nearby film being produced. So I went on a walk. The main street by the hostel was packed with business, their days start much earlier there. I ended up hanging out and chatting with some locals until about 6am. Made my heart happy in a simple way to say the least. There isn't much more to say about Tel Aviv. But I liked it a lot, treasured each person I met and hope for a return visit in that hostel!

Leaving tomorrow

Preparing for this trip has been a fun process! For those of you who know me being prepared doesn't come naturally. Although I have been working harder at taking the more responsible route in having a plane on this trip. Where is the line between the practical and living a life of faith? I guess I am experiencing doing my part and when difficulties come, or things go wrong looking up, waiting and often having a lot of emotions, but mostly enjoying the ride.
Should I share what the Lord has been showing me about waiting upon Him?
Basically it comes down to this picture I got at the beginning of all of this. I was in a waiting room with the Lord. He was in a big comfy solid chair. I was on a stool that supported me according to how I sat upon it. So if I was anxious or fearful I would start wabbling around. I found myself looking down, but keeping the corner of my eye upon the Lord, sometimes with expectation, sometimes with a look of joyful knowing. You know, the knowing that this is going to be a fun ride of joys, heart ache and difficulty. When you look at the mountain before you and grin with anticipation and a few vibrations of fear within the heart and soul. His presence in this picture, in the room, speaks complete delight. Every reflection, response and expression of my heart and being he takes delight in. My frustration, and anger make him laugh a bit. At my pain I can feel His compassion come out toward me, even or maybe especially when I turn away, but we continue to wait in this room together. We've been here for about two months, waiting upon guidance, provision. Basically He's been showing me it's not just about the promises being fulfilled about waiting upon Him, you know about how our strength will be renewed, and we will soar on wings like eagles. Or how He acts on behalf of those who wait upon Him. But that He enjoys this sacred space with us. And desires for us to be aware of Him, His responses to us in the place of waiting for Him. GAH, He treasures the process of when we truly wait upon Him! The picture goes on, but maybe I will share the rest later. This one is long enough.
Highlights:
-The House of Prayer was a mixed bag. I found myself unable to enter as deep into prayer and intercession as I had desired to. Although I enjoyed a lot of connections and relationships that were created through this opportunity. Entering deeper into worship as the hours got later was a sweet experience!
-Visiting California spending some sweet time with the family and good friends was very fulfilling as well as challenging before taking off.
-Israel is yet to be written and known for this girl...
WOO WOO!!!