Every week, we post seven to ten news stories from Israel with a suggested prayer focus and scripture for each one, guiding readers how to pray for Israel’s most urgent needs. This Prayer Update is also sent to over 18,000 subscribers every Friday by e-mail. Sign up HERE if you would like to receive this Prayer Update by e-mail.
Prayer Focus
Give thanks that Israel had accurate intelligence and was able to strike a significant blow against Iran’s military structure. Pray for continued diligence on the part of the IDF as Iran’s leaders are calling for retaliation. Pray for Israelis as they wait for the possibility of another Iranian attack, especially the children and the elderly, who have endured so much pressure and stress during the past year.
Scripture
It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect.
Prayer Focus
Intercede on behalf of the wounded, many of whom are elderly retirees. Pray they will experience quick recovery from their wounds and healing from the traumatic memories of the attack. Ask the Lord to comfort the family of the man who succumbed to his wounds.
Scripture
“For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the LORD.
Prayer Focus
Pray that Israeli children who have been confronted with unimaginable violence, hatred and fear will be able to work through their emotions as their attention is drawn to the heroes of that day. Pray that the English translation of the book will show the world the unique challenges faced in Israel and the way the people of this nation continue to choose to focus on humanity, kindness and giving.
Scripture
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.
Prayer Focus
Continue to pray for the safety of the IDF troops as they work tirelessly to dismantle Hezbollah’s terror infrastructure along Israel’s northern border. Pray also for the IAF as they conduct air strikes against missile launch sites deeper within Lebanon. Pray for the residents who have remained in Metula, including the families of seven civilians who were killed by Hezbollah rocket attacks this week.
Scripture
O Israel, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.
Prayer Focus
Storm the heavens on behalf of the hostages and their families, both those who have been returned and those who remain in captivity. Pray that the Lord will heal the memories of unspeakable horror still carried by those who were released. Pray that He will comfort and deliver those who remain. “Bring them home NOW.”
Scripture
Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distresses.
Prayer Focus
Pray that the material filed in support of South Africa’s claim that Israel has committed or intends to commit genocide will be revealed as baseless and without truth. Pray that both trials, including the one at the International Criminal Court, will be dismissed quickly and in Israel’s favor. May the light of God’s truth prevail.
Scripture
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness.
Prayer Focus
Pray that the antisemitic voices raised against Israel and the Jewish people will be understood for what they really are—hatred and rebellion against God Himself. May a fear of the Lord come upon those who would threaten or harm His chosen people in any way.
Scripture
And who is like Your people Israel, the one nation on the earth whom God went to redeem for Himself as a people—to make for Yourself a name by great and awesome deeds, by driving out nations from before Your people whom You redeemed from Egypt? For You have made Your people Israel Your very own people forever; and You, LORD, have become their God.
Prayer Focus
Pray that this new laser system will be completed quickly so it can be put to use in the defense of the State of Israel. Give thanks for the creativity and innovation that scientists at Rafael demonstrated when they developed the first such laser defense system in the world.
Scripture
He teaches my hands to make war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Prayer Focus
Offer prayers of thanksgiving and praise for these archaeological findings which are able to shed light on Jewish life in ancient Israel. Pray that they will be an effective tool for use in dispelling Islam’s rewritten and fictitious history of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.
Scripture
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem!
Prayer Focus
Give thanks for all the Jewish people who are making aliyah (immigration to Israel) and being drawn to the Land of their inheritance during these turbulent times. Rejoice with this young couple who came to Israel from different countries, at different times and yet found love in the midst of war. Pray a blessing on them as they are determined to overcome all the obstacles put in their way.
Scripture
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with singing, with everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
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