Friday, November 10, 2023

Prayer Focus
Continue to cry out to the Lord to pour out His presence, love and comfort over the wounded, mourning nation of Israel. Pray specifically for the hostages in Gaza as well as their loved ones in Israel during this terrible time of waiting for their return. Also continue to bring those who have lost loved ones before the Lord, praying for the comfort that only He can provide.

Scripture

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling.

- Psalm 46:1–3

Prayer Focus
Bring the loved ones of Sgt. Elisheva Rose Ida Lubin before the Lord as they mourn this tragic loss. As Israel battles the enemy on its borders, beseech the Lord to thwart any and all plans to ignite the sparks of terror into roaring flames. Pray for peace to reign within the borders of this tiny nation.

Scripture

Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? In the multitude of my anxieties within me, your comforts delight my soul.

- Psalm 94:16, 19

Prayer Focus
As Israel prepares to ward off its enemies on multiple fronts, beseech the Lord for His supernatural wisdom, guidance and foresight. Pray that the One who watches over Israel without slumbering or sleeping (Ps. 121:4) will impart the intimate details of His perfect plan for defense and security to the human decision makers as they work for the safety of the people God calls the apple of His eye (Zech. 2:8).

Scripture

“And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”

- Deuteronomy 31:8

Prayer Focus
As hundreds of thousands of Gazans make their way to safety via evacuation routes, cry out to the Lord to bring to light these horrors inflicted by the evil Hamas regime on the people they are supposed to govern. Cry out for protection of the lives of the innocent. As the civilian death toll in Gaza rises, pray that He will reveal to the international community that Hamas is responsible for putting their own people in harm’s way.

Scripture

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

- Proverbs 29:2

Prayer Focus
Pray a hedge of protection over Israel’s northern border. Ask the Lord to expose and bring to nothing the plans of Israel’s enemies so that Iran, Hezbollah and the Hamas terrorists in Lebanon will realize that coming against the people of Israel means coming against the God of Israel.

Scripture

Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His Anointed…He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; the LORD shall hold them in derision.

- Psalm 2:1–2, 4

Prayer Focus
Ask the Lord to bring the true intention of Hamas to the light. Pray that He will open the eyes of those who have been taken in by the duplicity that this terror organization desires a peaceful solution. Pray that He will clearly show the dire position Israel is in and how this nations stands on the forefront of a fight against evil.

Scripture

You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

- Psalm 5:6

Prayer Focus
Pray that the Lord will shine His spotlight on this blatant evil that seeks to profit from the spilling of innocent blood. Cry out that the responsible parties and news outlets will be held accountable and that the international community will demand an answer for this complicity.

Scripture

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing…The LORD will not allow the righteous soul to famish, but He casts away the desire of the wicked.

- Proverbs 10:2a–3