Friday, September 13, 2024

Prayer Focus
Cry out on behalf of the Jewish people who have bravely established homes, farms and businesses in Judea and Samaria, the biblical heartland. These Israelis face terror attacks as they drive on their roads as well as threats of terror in their communities. Pray that any attacks being planned in the city of Hebron, the burial place of Abraham and the Jewish patriarchs, will be uncovered and stopped before they can be implemented.

Scripture

“Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever. And I will make your descendants as the dust of the earth; so that if a man could number the dust of the earth, then your descendants also could be numbered. Arise, walk in the land through its length and its width, for I give it to you.”

- Genesis 13:14b–17

Prayer Focus
Continue to cry out in prayer for the hostages still being held in captivity after eleven horrific months, praying they will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that the Lord has heard their weeping. Pray that any plans by Hamas to remove them from Gaza or murder them in cold blood would be foiled before they can be implemented. Beseech the Lord that they will be released quickly.

Scripture

Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears. My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows old because of all my enemies. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.

- Psalm 6:2, 6–8

Prayer Focus
Pray for the IDF reservists—the brave men and women of Israel who maintain their regular jobs along with their duties as soldiers—and for their families who support them. As Israelis fight against those who would annihilate them, pray for continued inner strength and resilience to continue each day. Pray that all would be drawn into deeper faith and trust in the God of their forefathers who delivers them from their enemies.

Scripture

But I am poor and needy; make haste to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.

- Psalm 70:5

Prayer Focus
Pray for Maj. General Ori Gordin, head of the IDF’s Northern Command, whose mission is to protect Israel’s border with Lebanon and Syria. Pray also for Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and all those who face the task of decision-making in this increasingly tense area of Israel. Pray that they will seek wisdom and guidance from the Lord, who alone is able to keep His people in safety.

Scripture

“The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; the God of my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; my Savior, You save me from violence.”

- Psalm 4:8

Prayer Focus
Pray that Iran will not be successful in its attempts to infiltrate the Kingdom of Jordan and create conditions like those in Lebanon. Pray that the border between Israel and Jordan will remain peaceful and not become yet another front on which Israel must defend herself. Pray for the comfort of the families of the three Israelis killed while working at the Allenby Crossing.

Scripture

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

- 2 Samuel 22:2b–3

Prayer Focus
Israeli media reported late on Thursday that the International Court of Justice in The Hague has since refused South Africa's request to postpone the deadline to submit evidence showing the alleged genocide. Praise the Lord for the ICJ’s refusal! Pray for Israel’s diplomatic corps around the world as they meet with leaders, encouraging them to apply pressure on the South African government to withdraw the charge of genocide. Ultimately, pray that the truth of Israel’s integrity will triumph.

Scripture

For strangers have risen up against me, and oppressors have sought after my life; they have not set God before them. Selah Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who uphold my life. He will repay my enemies for their evil. Cut them off in Your truth.

- Psalm 54:3–5

Prayer Focus
Give thanks to the Lord that the massive barrage of drones and missiles launched by Iran in April did not accomplish their mission. Pray for the Lord’s continued shielding of His people and the Land of Israel from their enemies. Pray for confusion among all those who work in the Iranian missile program, asking that all future “improvements” would also fail to achieve success.

Scripture

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

- 2 Samuel 22:31

Prayer Focus
As the UN General Assembly prepares to vote on the PA resolution next week that would remove Jews from the biblical heartland, pray that voices of support for Israel would arise in the UN from unexpected sources. Pray for Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, that he would have a platform to speak against the “absurd” ICJ opinion, which calls the 500,000 Israelis living in Judea and Samaria “occupiers.”

Scripture

I have also established My covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, in which they were strangers.

- Exodus 6:4