Friday, February 23, 2024

Prayer Focus
Pray for a shield of protection to surround the community of Ma’ale Adumim as terror attacks seem to be happening there with some regularity. Also pray for the victims and families of this most recent attack. Ask the Lord for speedy and complete healing for the injured, especially those in critical condition, and for comfort for the loved ones of the Israeli who was killed. Also ask the Lord for an immediate solution to the danger posed by traffic jams at checkpoints.

Scripture

But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You. For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.

- Psalm 5:11–12

Prayer Focus
Cry out to the Lord for these negotiations and any decisions that are made. Beseech Him for a decision that is perfectly in line with His will. Pray that the Biden administration will remain true to its promises of support, and ask the Lord for strength and resolve for Prime Minister Netanyahu as the nations attempt to force him into agreements that are detrimental to the future of the nation of Israel.

Scripture

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by.

- Psalm 51:1

Prayer Focus
Thank God for increasing Gazan voices that are being raised against Hamas. Pray that they will be heard by the international community and will embolden others to speak out. Ask the Lord to give them courage, protection and strength as they continue to reveal the truth of their dissatisfaction with Hamas’s reprehensible leadership.

Scripture

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

- Proverbs 12:22 ESV

Prayer Focus
Cry out to the Lord for His intervention to prevent this outrageous plan from going forward. Pray that many voices will be raised against the unthinkable idea of rewarding terrorists with statehood. Remind the Lord that it is unconscionable that leaders of the free world would even contemplate such a thing, and beseech Him that any such plans will fail.

Scripture

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.

- Psalm 138:7

Prayer Focus
Pray that Mohammad Shtayyeh’s attempt to take the focus off the October 7 massacre by blaming the victims—in this case, innocent Israelis who were murdered or taken into captivity—will fail. Pray that not another penny will fall into the hands of the PA to be dispersed among terrorists and murderers as part of the disgusting “Pray for Slay” program.

Scripture

For there will be no future for the evil person; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

- Proverbs 24:20 NASB

Prayer Focus
Pray for the IDF’s accuracy in tracing and mapping Hezbollah’s tunnel network and “locating terrorist infrastructure of all kinds, above and below ground.” Pray for Israel’s success in eliminating all these threats to the citizens of northern Israel, and cry out for God’s protection if the IDF encounters an “underground army.”

Scripture

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

- Deuteronomy 31:6

Prayer Focus
Thank God that the US once again used its veto power to thwart the passage of yet another blatantly anti-Semitic, anti-Zionist resolution. Pray that the Security Council will focus its efforts on condemning Hamas and that Thomas-Greenfield’s voice will be heard.

Scripture

The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; my Savior, You save me from violence.

- 2 Samuel 22:3

Prayer Focus
Pray against the “psychological terror” tactics that Hamas is using and ask the Lord to give peace and rest to those whose family members and loved ones are still in captivity. Also pray that the video of the Bibas family will serve only to strengthen the resolve of the nations to support Israel in dismantling Hamas and bringing the hostages home.

Scripture

The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve you from all evil.

- Psalm 121:5–7a

Prayer Focus
Beseech the Lord for an end to this libelous propaganda, calling evil good and good evil. Pray that others around the world, Christian leaders and so-called friends of Israel, will raise their voices, recognizing that fighting the propaganda war is a critical part of “Never Again.”

Scripture

For the fool speaks folly, and his heart is busy with iniquity, to practice ungodliness, to utter error concerning the LORD, to leave the craving of the hungry unsatisfied, and to deprive the thirsty of drink.

- Isaiah 32:6 ESV

Prayer Focus
Praise the Lord that Hamid Abu Ar’ar is receiving permanent residency as a reward for his courageous actions to save the lives of IDF soldiers. Pray that the Lord will comfort him as he mourns the loss of his wife and deals with the traumatic events of October 7. Pray for healing for him and his son, and ask the Lord to bless him as he begins the difficult process of rebuilding a life for himself and his family—but this time as valued members of the people of Israel.

Scripture

“Blessed is he who blesses you, and cursed is he who curses you.”

- Numbers 24:9b