Istanbul

I recently had the privilige of traveling through Istanbul for our meeting. 

We decided on a super long layover so 

we could have a free tour of the city. It was amazing! 

To think of all that has happened in history in this place. 

15 million plus people live here right now. 

When I was looking around the airport I stumbled upon this prayer room...

located in the middle of 3 prayer rooms. One specifically for Christians!

So naturally I went inside to pray. 

To speak the Name of Jesus over this people, this place, this country.

Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol Him, all peoples!

For great is His steadfast love toward us, 

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

Psalm 117

Jesus is the only way for us to know God the Father. 

May He be known and praised! 

I visited some very old places. 

The kids wanted Turkish Delight...

what better place to buy it than here, the Grand Bazaar, begun in 1461?

 I bought mango, pomegranate, pistachio, and almond.

 And everyone in our family loved them!! 

                                       

This was a sign in our taxi!