Friday December 20, 2024

Prayer Focus
Pray for a viable solution to the potential situation of a nuclear-capable Iran. Proclaim the Lord’s sovereignty in all the earth and the fact that nothing is too difficult for Him. May His kingdom come and His will be done—on earth, in the Middle East and in Iran—as it is in heaven.

Scripture

Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

- Matthew 6:10

Prayer Focus
Give thanks for another successful, long-range mission carried out by the IAF against Iran’s terror proxy in Yemen. Pray that this strike has significantly diminished the capabilities of the Houthis to launch missiles and drones against the nation of Israel.

Scripture

Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those also who hate Him flee before Him.

- Psalm 68:1

Prayer Focus
Pray that these positive overtures will continue as the Syrian Druze communities have begun to express an interest in being annexed by Israel and governed under Israeli law. Give thanks that Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime has fallen and Syrians will have the opportunity to live in peace. Pray for a stable and secure border between Israel and Syria, no matter what the outcome of these talks may be.

Scripture

Who is the man who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? Seek peace and pursue it.

- Psalm 34:12, 14b

Prayer Focus
Give thanks for the opportunity that was given to Israeli Michael Levy, whose brother Or is currently being held hostage in Gaza. Pray that as he spoke at the UN Security Council on Wednesday (December 18), his words, demanding an immediate and unconditional release of the hostages who have been held in violation of humanitarian principles and international law, penetrated to the core of those who were present. Pray that this world body will be stirred to take action in response.

Scripture

For my mouth will speak truth…All the words of my mouth are with righteousness; nothing crooked or perverse is in them. They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.

- Proverbs 8:7a, 8–9

Prayer Focus
Pray that Israel’s leaders will have wisdom to know how best to handle the relationship between Israel and Turkey. Pray especially for Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, as he heads Israel’s diplomatic mission, as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who leads the nation. Pray that these leaders will see the actions of Turkey’s president Erdoĝan clearly in order to detect any signs of danger to Israel.

Scripture

He [God] frustrates the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot carry out their plans.

- Job 5:12

Prayer Focus
Pray for zero-tolerance of any violence in any nation against people due to their nationality, religion or color. Pray that this investigation by the NYPD will result in the perpetrator being held accountable for his actions. Pray that college and university campuses in the world at large will once again become places where ideas and beliefs can be expressed freely.

Scripture

They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause.

- Psalm 109:3

Prayer Focus
Pray for clarity and wisdom on the part of leaders and citizens alike to discern that the world’s message of pro-peace when it comes to the situation in the Middle East is actually taking a stand against Israel and against God Himself. Pray that Dana Erlich, Israel’s former ambassador to Ireland, who courageously defended her nation in a very hostile environment, will now have a time of restoration and healing.

Scripture

In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.

- Proverbs 14:26–27

Prayer Focus
Pray for the soldiers who are standing between the citizens of Israel and those who seek their annihilation. Pray that the presence of the IDF on the Golan Heights will be an effective deterrent from all terror and will enable the Israeli communities to return to their pre-war lives. Pray that the soldiers will be protected from extreme weather conditions as they go about their duties.

Scripture

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

- Psalm 121:1–2

Prayer Focus
Pray that Erin Molan, who courageously spoke out for Israel and as a result lost her job, will quickly find another position in the broadcasting field. Pray that viewers will rally in support of Erin and express that support to the management of Sky News. Pray for more public figures to be willing to speak out and stand with Israel, no matter the personal or professional cost.

Scripture

Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

- Psalm 33:8

Prayer Focus
Give thanks for the Israeli scientists and hi-tech workers who have already done so much to bless the world. Pray that this new milestone will be another beneficial advancement with the achievement being used for the good of humankind.

Scripture

“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 12:3