I know that some of you have been very worried about our going to Istanbul this summer with the three Christians being killed in eastern Turkey, political activists and summer elections, and a very recent bomb explosion in Ankara. I want to share a word of encouragement with you about these things. Since my first visit to Turkey three years ago I have been receiving monthly updates from an American woman I met there. She has been living in Turkey for many years now and in her most recent update she addresses the concerns of her own loved ones, writing, "Be assured that I am very safe in Antalya; the worlds of eastern and western Turkey are completely different. Antalya is a cosmopolitan, open, tourist hub, as most cities in western Turkey." Istanbul is very much like the city of Antalya and is quite a bit farther away geographically from eastern Turkey. I just wanted to share that with you.
Peace be with you,
Jessica
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
6 comments:
Good Morning Jessica...and your sister Turkeys...I think of you three daily and hold you in prayer. I am believing that your experiences this summer will draw your hearts further into a love for those who stand on the brink of "understanding" the power of the love of God...the three in One God. I love you and pray too that you will fall more in love with the Lord of Light and this beautiful land of Turkey...May He who neither slumbers or sleeps keep you in all His way. Joyce
Hi Mimi! We love you... <3
Hi Chelsea,
Lovely to meet you at Amanda's wedding and to talk Turkish with you. I look forward to reading more about your trip and know that you will have a fabulous time.
Rab sene bol bol bereket versin. Iyi yolculuklar!
Rowena
all right Chels and girls, I have this thing RSS'd and expect lots of stories to make all of us staying here jealous. :)
I love the three of you so much! I hope I get to see you in Turkey. I will be definitely lifting you up in prayer!
With all my love,
your sister in Christ,
Erin Leigh
I haven't checked in for some time now...to write anyway...but thought i would tonight. Just four more days now; it really is count-down time. You must be excited. My prayers are that you will KNOW that all the bits and pieces WILL fall into place...trust HIM who the Great Puzzle Creator. He will guide you and lead you by the way that is best. It it doesn't get done it didn't need to...be at peaceamd rest in His love and know that He is so blessed with the three of you...Zeph 3:18...jt/mimi
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