Friday, September 20, 2024

Prayer Focus
As the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah continue to heat up, pray for the IDF soldiers and commanders. Pray for a quick and decisive victory over Hezbollah and for the citizens of northern Israel who will also be on the front lines of this battle for Israel’s survival. Cry out to the Lord, who is their shield and protector, to defeat this enemy.

Scripture

The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

- Psalm 18:2

Prayer Focus
In light of the complexities involved with the negotiations, cry out for the hostages who have suffered indescribably for nearly one year in captivity and for their family members who long to embrace them and see their healing begin. Pray for the encouragement and strength for all who have been affected by this atrocity.

Scripture

He [the LORD] heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

- Psalm 147:3

Prayer Focus
Give thanks to the Lord that He has gifted His people with creativity and innovation in the medical field. Pray for the continued development of advanced technologies that will aid in healing many, fulfilling God’s promise that Israel would be a blessing to the nations.

Scripture

“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

- Genesis 12:2–3

Prayer Focus
Pray that Iran would be prevented from completing its preparations for nuclear weapons, whether through the trading of technological know-how from Russia or by any other means. Pray that Western nations will enforce the sanctions they are proposing and not back down.

Scripture

The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, ‘Destroy!’

- Deuteronomy 33:27

Prayer Focus
Intercede for Israel’s leaders, especially Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who are under intense pressure from within the country as well as from the nations of the world. Pray that they will cry out to the Lord for wisdom as they face questions such as a ceasefire deal with Hamas which has proven itself to be untrustworthy and unreliable.

Scripture

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; and deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, for Your name’s sake! Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?”

- Psalm 79:9–10a

Prayer Focus
Pray that university and college administrators will not be intimidated by the anti-Israel protests which have gone far beyond peacefully voicing a political opinion. Pray that the slogans that are being chanted will be recognized as the hate speech they are and appropriate action taken. Pray for the safety of Jewish students who are in the midst of this battle.

Scripture

Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, and do not be still, O God! For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate You have lifted up their head.

- Psalm 83:1–2

Prayer Focus
In the face of the world’s arrogance, proclaim the words of Psalm 132 which declares Jerusalem to be the eternal dwelling place of God Himself. As He chose Jerusalem to be His dwelling, He also chose the Jewish people as His special treasure (Exod. 19:5). The UN’s resolution calling for a Jew-free Jerusalem is a direct attack on God Himself.

Scripture

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling place: “This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.”

- Psalm 132:13–14

Prayer Focus
Pray that Iran, the head of the “axis of resistance,” would no longer be able to hide behind its terror proxies: the Houthis in Yemen; Hezbollah in Lebanon; and Hamas in Gaza, but instead pay a price for its actions. Pray that the flow of weapons and information between Iran and these proxies would be halted and communications cut off.

Scripture

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings, from the wicked who oppress me, from my deadly enemies who surround me.

- Psalm 17:8–9

Prayer Focus
Pray that first-hand reports, such as the one by former NATO military officers, would be given a platform in which to relay their findings; findings that are opposite of those reported by the BBC and other global news outlets. Pray for more such groups to be willing to go to Israel with open minds and then report what they have learned.

Scripture

Now therefore, be wise, O kings; be instructed, you judges of the earth.

- Psalm 2:10