Question of the rapture

[candy]

I believe in the pre-trib rapture but what I'm not sure about is how bad will it get before the rapture.My husband was murdered 7 months ago and God has been here for me all the way so I know whatever happens he will still be here but I start to wonder what kind of shape or how bad does it have to get here in America for him to get us.Everything is collapsing will there still be enough jobs for us?Am I going to be able to support my baby?I know he said for us not to be troubled but the way I see America now and where it seems to be going I can't even think how we would have our freedom in the next couple of years.Is this as bad as it will get or will we one day really end up having no power or food being so high we can't afford it.Will we be here when it hits rock bottom?

[light4mypath]

Ohhhhhhh Candy 2: I am so very sorry to hear about your husband 2:

I can't answer how bad it will get before Jesus calls us up hither, but I do know we will NOT be here when "it hits rock bottom" as you put it, all of that will happen during the tribulation period.

What we are witnessing now are the "signs" to know the rapture is near.
Don't fret Candy, as we will be out of here before the proverbial soup hits the fan.

That being said, I do keep my pantry and freezer full now more than ever (I'm a country girl, so a stocked pantry and freezer are a must anyway), but I do make sure I am even more stocked up. Preparing for whatever may come. Disaster, loss of power, whatever. But, that's just me, some prepare, some do not. I just do what I think is best for us, and it has saved our butts many times when we were short of money.

God Bless You sister 2:

[Anddra]

I believe it has been getting more and more difficult for Christians and that things will start to accelerate downhill as we get nearer to the rapture. However, I believe that our Father will always provide a way through for us until such time as our Lord Jesus comes to take us out of here. Whatever our circumstances, we can find something in them that allows us to glorify God. Often, in my experience, it is only later that we see how He has cared for us and provided for us. the secret is to place things in His hands. To pray about everything that concerns or worries us.

:prayering for you and your baby, Candy. 2:

[LivnForChrist]

Oh my Candy. So sorry to hear about your husband. 2: I was just telling
the Lord how I feel so bad for feeling sorry for myself when there
are so many others going through things that I cannot imagine having
to bear. I fret sometimes too when I look around and see things
getting so bad. I often worry about how my family will survive if for
instance, the economy collapses. It's then that I remind myself that
we have a great, big God who will provide for us. It may get rough but
God will be with us no matter what.

Praying for you sister :prayer

[mikalikat]

Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I, too, lost a very dear family member to murder. I can relate, but on a different level. I do believe we are all being prepared to endure the last of the horrible times before we go home. I have seen God's hand in our lives in recent months with my husband's layoff that can ONLY be attributed to God, and He's always provided. I'm laying in food and supplies and just praying, watching, and waiting. Keep encouraging one another, praying for one another, and seeking His lead and guidance and above all, tell everyone you can about what Christ did on the cross for each of us. Bringing souls to the cross is so very important at this time.

[jacee92]

Candy, i'm also sorry to hear about your husband 2:
I'm also starting to stock up a bit and if we are out of here before i need the stuff then i hope for it to be a blessing to whoever finds it.

[Caleb]

Believe me, I know things will get harder for Christians. About 10 prominent Christians in our community, all married with children, died prematurely of illness (95 % of them being cancer-including my own father & our pastor's wife) before or around their 50th birthday within the past 7 years. My mother, who by no means is superstitious, has commented that she feels that it could be a demonic attack on Christians in our community.

[candy]

Thank you guys,I hope we are out of here before it gets worse.I think we have all been through our own tribulations.I see it as Jesus getting closer to come and get us out of here.

[Corvette2000]

So do I Candy. God bless you.

[light4mypath]

Thank you guys,I hope we are out of here before it gets worse.I think we have all been through our own tribulations.I see it as Jesus getting closer to come and get us out of here.

:iagree 2:

[Miss Bobbie]

... will there still be enough jobs for us? Am I going to be able to support my baby?

Relax in faith and the knowledge that God will provide. Give Him your complete trust, and watch Him work in your life.

My husband's disability payments stopped over a year ago; we've been managing on my income all this time. But we see how He set things up for this point in our lives -- a humble home that we can afford with just one paycheck, two reliable vehicles, no debt, and family nearby. Just when we think we might be facing big trouble, the Lord steps in with a solution.

My dear, lift your burdens right into His hands! 2:

As for end-times signs, even my husband is noting the acceleration, when he used to pooh-pooh my chatter about such things. :) The Lord knows we're concerned about current events, as it were, and all we need to do is fully submit to Him to be at peace, which He wants for us! And every day brings us closer to His kingdom!

[Adopted Son]

When we are divested of earthly things to prepare us to carry out God's final will for us we can easily appreciate and understand the change. When it is a loved one removed, we have more emotions to deal with before we can accept how this works in God's favor.

When my single parent father was removed, I was devastated. But in the enjoining years, realize I am a different person than I would have been had I had him here to help me. Is it better for me? I don't know. But I can see where I probably am more prepared to carry out God's will having struggled as I did in years past. It's just the most painful way to change I have ever seen.

I wish I were capable without him being removed. The battle lines used to be blurred, but today we can see people taking sides. We take Jehovah's side. We buy into His account and promises. Much of the world takes the other position, that of the fallen angel. What we marvel at is the fast paced, obvious changes occuring daily. It used to be an evolution of thought change. Today it's a revolution of change. Get ready!

[Ort]

I believe in the pre-trib rapture but what I'm not sure about is how bad will it get before the rapture.My husband was murdered 7 months ago and God has been here for me all the way so I know whatever happens he will still be here but I start to wonder what kind of shape or how bad does it have to get here in America for him to get us.Everything is collapsing will there still be enough jobs for us?Am I going to be able to support my baby?I know he said for us not to be troubled but the way I see America now and where it seems to be going I can't even think how we would have our freedom in the next couple of years.Is this as bad as it will get or will we one day really end up having no power or food being so high we can't afford it.Will we be here when it hits rock bottom?

Sis, I am SOOOOO sorry. 2:2:2:2::prayer:prayer

[candy]

When we are divested of earthly things to prepare us to carry out God's final will for us we can easily appreciate and understand the change. When it is a loved one removed, we have more emotions to deal with before we can accept how this works in God's favor.

When my single parent father was removed, I was devastated. But in the enjoining years, realize I am a different person than I would have been had I had him here to help me. Is it better for me? I don't know. But I can see where I probably am more prepared to carry out God's will having struggled as I did in years past. It's just the most painful way to change I have ever seen.

I wish I were capable without him being removed. The battle lines used to be blurred, but today we can see people taking sides. We take Jehovah's side. We buy into His account and promises. Much of the world takes the other position, that of the fallen angel. What we marvel at is the fast paced, obvious changes occuring daily. It used to be an evolution of thought change. Today it's a revolution of change. Get ready!

yes I am alot closer to the Lord since Matthew was killed so in some way it has helped me realize why I am here and even want Jesus to come more than ever.Before Matt died we had a new baby and a new life I was 25 and I had my own family now, I really wasn't that excited about the Lord coming back.Now when I tell everyone he's coming I feel like they probably think I just think that cuz matt died but I knew about 3 years ago he was coming really soon,I just never really said anything cuz at the time Jesus coming back wasn't what was on my mind 24/7 even though I knew he was coming.About 3 months before he died I was laying in bed and a real bad storm came I thought Jesus was coming back so soon I thought he was coming right then(I seriously thought that was it he is here)so I didn't start thinking that after matt died.Sometimes I get depressed and think Jesus do I just think your coming so soon cuz I miss matt and want you too but then I have to remember and remind myself no I knew you were coming before that happend and I think of that night I thought he was actually here and it makes me feel better and know he is on his way.

[mikalikat]

I feel as though our lives are winding down in preparation for something happening soon. I have my usual plans and desires for accomplishing things, but there's no sense of urgency to get them done. It's more or less "business as usual." I can't explain it--almost an inertia. I'm much more prepared to just hand it all over to the Lord and say, "Here, wrote the book, we know the outcome, I just can't worry about it like I used to." Sounds lazy to some, but I'm content with it. Waiting to go Home is like an aching in my heart, all consuming in my soul to see Abba Father's face and hold those precious hands, kiss his feet. That is what occupies my mind. Bills? Oh, yeah, they'll get paid, things will get done, but my focus is on things elsewhere.

[Xtreme Cowboy]

God will SO take care of ALL of us...we must just continue to fight the fight. I too, as most of you, have lost the luster of earthly goals and dreams. Some might think it is the contagion we all have caught from one another on here...I tend to believe that's what BRINGS us back on here daily.

The only mission left for us is to bear good fruit and to life with righteousness and integrity. People see it...if they don't ask us about it, they do see it. We must life as God wills us to...to the best of our human ability. I pray nightly for everyone on this site...

[readytogo]

I feel as though our lives are winding down in preparation for something happening soon. I have my usual plans and desires for accomplishing things, but there's no sense of urgency to get them done. It's more or less "business as usual." I can't explain it--almost an inertia. I'm much more prepared to just hand it all over to the Lord and say, "Here, wrote the book, we know the outcome, I just can't worry about it like I used to." Sounds lazy to some, but I'm content with it. Waiting to go Home is like an aching in my heart, all consuming in my soul to see Abba Father's face and hold those precious hands, kiss his feet. That is what occupies my mind. Bills? Oh, yeah, they'll get paid, things will get done, but my focus is on things elsewhere.

Although I've been watching the signs for many years. They've never been coming as fast and as furiously. And I've never felt so ready for the rapture to happen! I just want to leave! In exchanges with other believers, I get the sense that we are all in the same place. Definitely weary of this world and a longing to be reunited with our Lord. Nothing much matters anymore--or at least, not the same things matter. IMHO, we are all being prepared to leave this world SOON--with no regrets. :rapture