Shabbat Shaom

When Others Go Away, There is One Who Will Not!

If I care about others who turn their back because of their issues. What shall I do. Love & rest in grace like rain. I always thought most grief was when someone we love dies. I didn't realize how I can spend several years of my life opening up to be knocked down. To have spent a lifetime in terror and fear to have attempted intimidation could shut me down. But I've discovered more than ever before, I am stronger, bolder and more abiding in Him than ever before. I trust even more in God's grace and the revelation of His Word, He sees me as righteous and loves me in spite of my imperfections. Early in christianity it was clear the word "messianic" doesn't mean necessarily true to God's Word and a thriving relationship in Him. Even today the term "christian" doesn't guarantee truth to God's Word or a reliance on a thriving and living relationship with Christ. 
Man, similiarly today follow the pharisee's path. Claiming they are set free and liberal but their life and words are so contrary. They Lean into his/her own self-righteousness, making rules to live by in pulling out what suites in God's Word. So they don't really in spiritual reality believe God set them free and the law was fulfilled. They make the laws by pulling things out of His Word and sadly the rules and laws apply to everyone else as well but only with more judgement and condemnation if you don't conform. The answer: Rest in Him, the Truth of His Word and let His grace pour into you like rain. He loves you and I with an everlasting love. Nothing can ever, "EVER" separate us from the Love of God!

The Community: Come On Over

Hello,

I hope your day has been fabulous and you've enjoyed it to the max!

I've been working on a community where we can all meet and share.

Initially I created a forum type site outside of the main website.
I'm finding out from feedback that isn't ideal for everyone. Most prefer to stay on the site and engage in the forum as well as shop and look around.

In response to this I've created a forum type community for Country Whispers. There are forums for different parts of the site and specific to those following Garden  f Israel, there are forums specific to Garden of Israel.
In the next week or so I will close down the external Community Site.

Because the Community is new not a lot is on the page yet.
How about you come over and introduce yourself and share what's on your mind.
I'm not sure if I like the particular software I'm using and support is aweful. No worries if I change to something else, I will be sure not to lose everyone's information. 

Be sure to sign up for the newsletter as well on the site in order to be kept updated.
Eventually there will be a newsletter very specific to Garden of Israel so stay in touch.

I look forward to seeing you on the site and in the Community.
Garden of Israel/Country Whispers Community

Rivqa

Tribute Song to Jewish Fathers

Parenting can be challenging enough, but even more so for those who are serving their county.
In honor of that sacrifice, the IDF’s Widows and Orphans Organization recently recorded a moving tribute, titled “Abba,” or “Father,” featuring famed Israeli singer Shlomi Shabat.
Watch the video above and read the translated lyrics below:

Dad, a friend told me to write a song about you
About everything I saw you in your face
About the peace without the words
The scents and sounds
Everything was so beautiful in your eyes
Dad, remember the paths to school
All the tunes from the room
When you listened to how I sing
With a happy face
And smile hidden in your lips
Dad, all the ways you tried to encourage
I went and tried to win
Not always understanding how
Because not everything goes the right way
I am different from you but so much like you
Dad, the old house is long gone
We moved, progress, changes
And filled in the void
With more similar faces
What everyone thought they lacked
Father, the time has passed and we did not talk
Father, forgive me
It took me a while to figure it out – you belong to me
As much as I belong to you
As much as I Love You
Let’s not keep things inside anymore and just talk
Dad, a friend told me to write a song about you

Prayer for 3 Boys Kidnapped from Judea and Samaria

Please join with others in prayer for the safety and return of the 3 boys kidnapped. Toda Rivqa

ביטע פאַרבינדן מיט אנדערע אין תפילה פֿאַר די זיכערקייַט און
צוריקקער פון די 3 יינגלעך קידנאַפּט. דאַנקען איר ריווקאַ

Garden of Israel: A Little Move: Great Impact

Good day. Stopping by after a long absence to let you know I'm still here and thriving.
Garden of Israel is still alive and well but has now moved to Countrywhispers.org
I have much to do on the pages for Garden of Israel but I think your going to like what's coming forth. Stay tuned and see ya soon.
R