Pray for Israel

I read a very disturbing article today on the Jerusalem Post website. Apparently today is a Muslim holiday referred to as Al-Quds Day ("Al-Qud" being Arabic for "Jerusalem") This is an annual event opposing Israel's control of Jerusalem. This year it sounds like the "festivities" were turning more violent with the help of Iran's President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He was quoted in this article as saying, Israel's continued existence was an "insult to human dignity." This article also says that "In the capital Teheran, hundreds of thousands of people poured into the streets as they chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel." Some protesters also burned American and Israeli flags."
I don't like to discuss political issues, mainly because I usually don't know what I'm talking about, but I did want to bring this to the attention of my few readers. The Bible tells us that there will be fighting here; and the fighting will continue until after we hear that glorious trumpet sound! But while we are still on this earth, we can all "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem..." Psalm 122:6 We can also pray for our nation's leaders to have the wisdom to continue to support Israel. "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee..." Gen 12:3 I am afraid to think of what would happen to our nation if God's hand of protection was removed. At the moment, I am very proud to be an American; to be part of a country that still supports Israel. I am thankful to be a Christian; and to have been given a Savior through the Jewish people, God's chosen people. I hope you will join me in praying for Israel, America, and the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ!