Prayer Points: July 2024
Consider these prayer points as springboards into deeper prayer and intercession.
“I will also give you as a light to the Gentiles, that you should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Is. 49:6
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THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE
“You who practice deceit,
your tongue plots destruction;
it is like a sharpened razor.
You love evil rather than good,
falsehood rather than speaking the truth.
You love every harmful word,
O you deceitful tongue!”
Psalm 52:2-4
Words from Scripture that describe the lies, deceit, falsehood of Hamas, Hezbollah and the proxies of Iran. All of whom give out false information, exaggerated claims and disinformation to deceive the listening world.
THE FATHER OF LIES
Satan is the father of lies and Jesus spoke these words about him:
“He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44
Our prayer is that Israel will call out to the LORD to rescue them from evil:
“Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men; protect me from men of violence, who devise evil plans in their hearts and stir up war every day. They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; the poison of vipers is on their lips.” Psalm 140:1-3
Apostle Paul speaks of the unrighteousness of men and quotes from this Psalm, a number of other Psalms and from Isaiah. In Romans 3:13-18 he says:
“Their throats are open graves;
their tongues practise deceit.”
“The poison of vipers is on their lips.”
“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
“Their feet are swift to shed blood;
ruin and misery mark their ways,
and the way of peace they do not know.”
“There is no fear of God before their eyes.””
Pray that the fear of God will fall on Israel first and then on the enemies of Israel – those who live by violence and speak poison, hatred and destruction.
“The LORD is faithful to all His promises.” Psalm 145:13
We look to you, Lord God Almighty, the maker of heaven and earth to fulfil all Your promises and plans for Israel and the nations surrounding her. Your Word is faithful and true. Your Word is a person, the invincible Lord Jesus Christ, the Alpha and the Omega, who lives and reigns for ever and ever, who is coming to reign with a rod of iron.
“Know that the LORD is God.” Psalm 100:3
COME SOON, LORD JESUS!
ISRAEL NEWS
THE WAR IN GAZA
Hamas has effectively rejected the hostage and cease fire deal presented to them by American President Joe Biden by proposing major changes. Yahya Sinwar is showing little interest in a ceasefire or releasing the hostages.
In the absence of a ceasefire deal Israel has continued its operation against Hamas in Rafah, successfully eliminating Hamas fighters and discovering and destroying tunnels. A recent report suggested that the operation has completed 80% of its tasks and that Hamas has suffered significant losses.
HAREDI CONSCRIPTION
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark case that ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students must be drafted to the military now that the law allowing them exemption has expired. This ruling by Israel’s top court means that potentially tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men could now face the draft. The court also ruled that there should be a freeze in public funding for Jewish seminaries whose students evade conscription.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is dependent on Ultra-Orthodox Parties, who are totally opposed to Haredi conscription, for his majority and for the coalition to stay in power.
HEZBOLLAH ON THE LEBANESE BORDER
The situation on the Lebanese border continues to deteriorate and around 80,000 people are still unable to return to their homes nine months after being evacuated. The number of missiles and drones directed towards Israel from Lebanon has increased recently. Missiles have started many fires causing damage to land and property. The situation is in danger of spiralling out of control and Israel is expected to step up its operation against Hezbollah as operations in Gaza begin to wind down.
PRAYERS
Pray for Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet and for the leaders of the IDF. Pray that the Lord will help them to make wise and timely decisions that will bring the war to an end quickly whilst protecting the lives of the soldiers and civilians on the ground.
Pray that the Lord will deliver the remaining Hamas leaders into Israeli hands bringing a swift end to the war and the release of the hostages and the suffering of the civilian population of Gaza.
Pray that the Lord will give wisdom and discernment to all those who are involved in the negotiations of the latest peace plan and must decide and agree the terms of any hostage deal.
Pray that Hamas, Islamic Jihad and others will honour and respect the agreements that are made in the upcoming negotiations and that hostages will not be harmed ahead of their release.
Pray for the physical and mental health of all those still being held hostage in Gaza.
Pray for the safe return of the hostages. Pray for their families and friends and pray the Lord’s protection and comforting from the psychological warfare that Hamas is conducting through them.
Pray for the Lord’s restraining hand to be upon the situation on the Lebanese border. Pray that the situation will not escalate into a full-blown war which could cost many Israeli lives.
Pray for the IDF soldiers who are on the frontlines risking their lives fighting against ruthless enemies who seek the destruction of Israel.
Pray for the people in Gaza especially the Christians, who have to endure living in makeshift shelters without proper food. Pray that Hamas’ grip on food distribution will be broken.
Pray for the families of all those husbands, wives, sons and daughters serving in the IDF. Pray that they may know the Lord’s shalom, peace, strength and comfort whilst their loved ones serve.
Pray that all Israel will seek the Lord Yeshua and receive His salvation.
Pray for the families who are still displaced from their homes, pray that they may soon go home.
Pray that the Lord will have His restraining hand on Israel’s enemies.
Pray for the Lord’s restraining hand to be on those in The West Bank who would cause trouble, both Arabs and Jews.
Pray for the unity of Israel. Pray that the re-emerging divisions will not divert attention away from the most important issues that need to be resolved.
Pray for the open hearts of Israelis as they are witnesses to the love of Christians worldwide that are standing for Israel. May God kindle jealousy in their hearts to know personally the source of that love and conviction.
Pray for the nation’s mental health. So many are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Praise the Lord that He is regathering His people to His Land despite/because of the war.
Acknowledgement: These prayer points have been consolidated from a number of sources including Prayer Letters and Newsletters originating in God’s Land.