Friday, November 22, 2024

Prayer Focus
Praise God for the strong allies that stand with Israel, particularly the US, who has rejected several anti-Israel resolutions on the international stage. Pray for consistent and firm support in US policies and international relations as leadership transitions in the new term.

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

Prayer Focus
Cry out on behalf of the victims, asking for emotional and physical healing. Pray for God’s protection over the Jewish people around the world. Give thanks that as antisemitism is rampant on the streets of Europe, Israel remains a safe haven for Jewish people.

Scripture

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them from all their troubles.

- Psalm 34:17

Prayer Focus
Thank the Lord for Israel’s military success against an enemy avowed to her destruction. Pray for continued guidance at the leadership level, as these men and women are responsible for making decisions to safeguard a people and a nation perpetually in the crosshairs. Ask that they would look to God their Rock to give them success on the frontlines.

Scripture

Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.

- Psalm 144:1

Prayer Focus
Pray that truth will trump anti-Israel propaganda and that more voices will rise to speak out against the lies and misinformation surrounding Israel's right to defend itself. Ask for God's hand to amplify the truth of real-life stories from victims, like this ex-Hamas hostage. Pray that these powerful testimonies will cut through the false narratives and bring clarity to Israel’s position in this war.

Scripture

The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

- Proverbs 12:19

Prayer Focus
Pray for God’s perfect will to be done as the powers that be rally for an end to the hostilities. Ask Him to guard Israel against being bullied into a ceasefire deal that does not benefit her, especially an agreement that allows the threat of an Iranian-backed proxy to remain on her doorstep.

Scripture

No weapon formed against you shall prosper…

- Isaiah 54:17a

Prayer Focus
With the memory of Christian antisemitism still firmly in Israel’s mind, pray against this message of censure and opposition that once again comes from what the Jewish people can perceive as a Christian influential figure. Pray that Israel will be comforted in knowing the support of organizations like Bridges for Peace, who work on behalf of Christians who love the God of Israel and therefore the people of Israel, as expressed in practical acts of love and blessing.

Scripture

But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

- Proverbs 18:24

Prayer Focus
Pray against alliances that come to destroy Israel, asking God to shatter any plans that seek to harm His chosen people. Ask Him to sow confusion in the camp of Israel’s enemies so that their schemes will come to nothing.

Scripture

For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; and those who hate You have lifted up their head. They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against Your sheltered ones. They have said, “Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more.”

- Psalm 83:2–4

Prayer Focus
Bring every IDF soldier before the Lord, crying out for their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Ask the Lord to strengthen these brave warriors who shoulder the responsibility of standing guard on Israel’s borders, pouring out His comfort, peace and perfect shalom over them and their families during these turbulent times.

Scripture

The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace.

- Psalm 29:11

Prayer Focus
Praise God for granting Israel ingenuity and the technological advancements that enables the IDF to carry out successful operations, thus providing Israel with additional safety and security during times of war. Remind the Lord of His covenant of divine protection over His people. Cry out to the One who never slumbers nor sleeps to shelter this nation as they face onslaught and attacks on nearly every front.

Scripture

For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

- Psalm 27:5