Friday, January 17, 2025

Prayer Focus
Beseech the Lord over the proposed hostage deal, asking that He will be in the center of all the negotiations. Pray for the families of those hostages whose names are not included on the first list, asking the Lord to encourage and strengthen them as they wait for the return of their loved ones. Pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu as he balances the need for Israel’s security and plans for “the day after” the war ends in Gaza with the horrific pain and trauma that the hostages have undergone for more than 15 months.

Scripture

Have mercy on me, O LORD! Consider my trouble from those who hate me, You who lift me up from the gates of death, that I may tell of all Your praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion. I will rejoice in Your salvation.

- Psalm 9:13–14

Prayer Focus
Pray that global leaders will recognize the opportunity to remove the nuclear threat from this tyrannical regime which seeks to annihilate Israel and then conquer the rest of the non-Muslim majority countries in the world. Pray for recognition that Iran and its ambitions are the true danger to the West and not Israel’s defensive war against her terror proxies.

Scripture

For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose against me.

- 2 Samuel 22:40

Prayer Focus
Give thanks that the Lancet printed the article which presents the truth about the false, one-sided and unbalanced accusations. Pray that this article would gain wide readership in the medical field. Pray that doctors who read the article will understand it is not about taking sides but rather presenting the facts and they, in turn, will share it with their colleagues, especially those who are not familiar with the complex situation in the Middle East.

Scripture

For my mouth will speak truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 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 8:7–9

Prayer Focus
Pray that the incoming US administration of President-elect Donald Trump will continue to be a strong and stalwart ally of the State of Israel. Pray for clear communications between the two government leaders and wisdom from the Lord in the decisions which must be made, particularly with regard to Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Scripture

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.

- Proverbs 2:6–7

Prayer Focus
Give thanks that Israel’s security forces were alerted to stop the terrorist’s vehicle before their plans could be carried out. Pray for continued success in discovering terror attacks before they can be implemented. Pray especially that the residents of Judea and Samaria, the biblical heartland, will be able to live in security and without fear.

Scripture

But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.

- Proverbs 1:33

Prayer Focus
Pray that the data collected in the Global 100 report will have an impact in bringing awareness of increasing antisemitism and that countries will take a stand at a governmental level. Pray for effective ways to reach the younger generation with educational materials and opportunities see the Jewish population and Israel in a truthful manner. Pray that the Church will take a strong stand against antisemitism, wherever it is found.

Scripture

Behold, all those who were incensed against you [descendants of Abraham] shall be ashamed and disgraced; they shall be as nothing, and those who strive with you shall perish.

- Isaiah 41:11

Prayer Focus
Cry out to the Lord along with the Israeli civilians who have endured so many terror attacks in the past year, asking Him to save by His mighty hand. Pray that the upcoming year will see fewer attacks by terrorists and that all who live in the Land will be able to go about their daily lives without fear of rock throwing, stabbings, car rammings and other deadly assaults.

Scripture

I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.

- Psalm 18:3

Prayer Focus
Pray that the US sanctions will have an immediate effect and will result in the dismissal of the ICC’s arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Pray that safeguards will be put in place so that the ICC will be unable to bring false and unsupported charges against any other world leader.

Scripture

For the word of the LORD is right, and all His work is done in truth. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

- Psalm 33:4–5

Prayer Focus
Pray for the nation of Lebanon which has been under the control of Hezbollah and without a president for two years. As President Michael Aoun begins to form his government, pray for stability and fair representation for all the Lebanese citizens. Pray for Salam’s replacement as head of the International Court of Justice, asking that he or she be fair-minded towards the nation of Israel.

Scripture

He shall judge between many peoples, and rebuke strong nations afar off; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.

- Micah 4:3

Prayer Focus
Give thanks for this positive economic news in spite of the workplace challenges arising from the war. Pray that 2025 will be a year of continued growth for Israel’s hi-tech industry as well as one of recovery for other sectors of the economy. Give thanks for the creativity and innovative ideas with which God has gifted His people.

Scripture

As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.

- Ecclesiastes 5:19