Friday, February 7, 2025

Prayer Focus
Continue to pray for God’s solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, including the possible relocation of nearly 2 million Gazan civilians. Give thanks that the Lord is still reigning sovereign over the affairs of man and that President Trump’s plan for Gaza, which is shaking the world, has not taken Him by surprise. Pray that Israel’s leaders remain focused on God who is faithful to perform His word and keep His covenant with the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

Scripture

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

- Proverbs 3:5–6

Prayer Focus
Pray that the Shin Bet, Israel’s intelligence arm, will continue to be successful in uncovering plans for terror attacks in the biblical heartland before they can be carried out—and bring them to naught. Pray for Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox who leads the IDF’s Central Command which is responsible for this area of the nation. Pray that he will be like King David, the warrior king who looked to God and defeated Israel’s enemies.

Scripture

Therefore David inquired again of God, and God said to him, “You shall not go up after them; circle around them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees.” …So David did as God commanded him, and they drove back the army of the Philistines from Gibeon as far as Gezer.

- 1 Chronicles 14:14, 16

Prayer Focus
Give thanks for the country of Moldova, which has chosen to stand with Israel in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile to the Jewish people. Pray for a deepening of the relationship between these two countries, asking for openness and transparency in all the communications between them.

Scripture

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

- Proverbs 17:17

Prayer Focus
Pray that Prime Minister Netanyahu will look to the Lord and not rely on his own strength when dealing with leaders who may seek to control the situation in a way that does not benefit Israel. Pray that he will remember the truth of God’s sovereignty over all the earth and over all earthly “kings.” Pray that both Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump will have wisdom when it comes to the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran.

Scripture

The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.

- Proverbs 21:1

Prayer Focus
Give thanks for organizations like NCRI who are actively resisting the current regime in Iran with its plans for global domination through the threat of nuclear weapons. Pray that the information they are providing will result in the uncovering of all sites that are being used to develop nuclear weaponry. Pray that Israeli and Western leaders will know God’s will in terms of striking a military blow against these installations.

Scripture

For without cause they have hidden their net for me in a pit, which they have dug without cause for my life. Let destruction come upon him unexpectedly, and let his net that he has hidden catch himself; into that very destruction let him fall.

- Psalm 35:7–8

Prayer Focus
Pray that Israel will be firm and choose to exercise all its options in response to any and all manipulative actions by Hamas. Pray for unity between the members of the coalition government as well as within the Knesset (parliament) as a whole and the country itself.

Scripture

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

- Psalm 133:1

Prayer Focus
Pray for the leaders, both political and in the realm of business, asking that they will look to the Lord for wisdom in their dealings with China—a huge trading partner who is also allying itself with Iran—and the United States, which is an important ally for Israel as well as a trading partner.

Scripture

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

- Psalm 4:8

Prayer Focus
Ask the Lord to comfort the families of Zvika Friedman (43) and Ofer Yung (39) who were serving as reservists when they were gunned down by a terrorist as they came off guard duty. Pray for all the troops who are stationed in the volatile area near Jenin and Tulkarm, asking the Lord to shield them with His protection and give them alertness to all the dangers that exist.

Scripture

O Israel, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is their help and their shield.

- Psalm 115:9–11

Prayer Focus
Pray that all who hear Iris Haim speak will catch the same vision she has for unity among the Jewish people as a whole. Pray that she and all those who are involved in the effort to build a therapeutic home in Yotam’s memory will succeed in those efforts. Pray for comfort and healing for all those in Israel who have suffered the experience of the death of their loved ones.

Scripture

My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.

- Proverbs 4:20–23

Prayer Focus
Give thanks for the recent rainfall in the center of the country while petitioning God— with thanksgiving—to send rain upon the rest of the Land, including the agricultural areas in the south along with northern Israel. Pray that Israel will receive abundant, gentle and soaking latter rains during the spring, which will cause the crops to mature into fruitfulness.

Scripture

Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field for everyone.

- Zechariah 10:1