Prayer Points: May 2026

Consider these prayer points as springboards into deeper prayer and intercession.

“Deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies,
    whose right hands are deceitful.   Psalm 144:11

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ANTI-SEMITISM IS ON THE RISE

Anti-Semitism is on the rise – even among evangelical Christians! Hatred and violence against Jewish people has increased dramatically since October 7^th 2023 and the wars with Hamas in Gaza and with Iran. The media and in particular social media have fuelled lies and falsehoods about the situation and against Israel and the Jewish people. Christians need to read their Bibles and align themselves with what God says in His eternal Word.  

The Theology of Anti-Semitism

For almost 2,000 years the church, both Catholic and Protestant, maintained that because the Jews rejected Jesus as their Messiah, God poured out His wrath on them in 70 AD, destroying their nation and their temple and that He has finished with them, replacing Israel with the Church and transferring the blessings promised to Israel to the Church. This “Replacement Theology” belief is far from the truth but it has fuelled anti-Semitism through the ages.

Anti-Semitism is a Spiritual problem

It is a non-Biblical and very evil system of thought which is exploited by Satan. He hates the Jews because God loves them with an everlasting love. He hates the Jewish people because they gave to the world the Word of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. He knows God’s Word and he knows that he will face his certain end when Jesus returns to the Mount of Olives.

What God’s Word says about Israel and the Jewish people

God loves Israel and has plans for His treasured people.

“I will grant salvation to Zion, my splendour to Israel.”   Isaiah 46:13

“But now, this is what the Lord says - he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

Isaiah 43:1

“Since you are precious and honoured in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.”    Isaiah 43:4

God is against those who are against Israel!

“I will bless those who bless you (the Jewish people), and whoever curses you (the Jewish people) I will curse.”   Genesis 12:3

“May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.”   Psalm 129:5

“For whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye.”   Zechariah 2:8

Be fearful and pray

We are right to be fearful for those who profess anti-Semitism in any form. They are touching the most sensitive part of God. We need to use our spiritual weapon of prayer against this evil theology which is against God and His chosen people.

Pray that the Holy Spirit will convict individual people, and the church in particular, of their unbiblical, wrong thinking and give them revelation of the truth of God’s word.

ISRAEL NEWS

• Despite the “ceasefire” Hezbollah continues to attack IDF forces and northern Israel communities. 12 IDF soldiers were injured by a drone attack at Shomera inside Israel’s northern border. The next day an IDF soldier was killed by another drone attack inside southern Lebanon. The IDF is working to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
• Hamas is reasserting itself in Gaza and recruiting to strengthen its position whilst attention is focussed elsewhere.
• The USA is considering taking over control of part of the Straits of Hormuz.
• Iran appears adamant that it will not give up its nuclear programme.
• The global Jewish population is now 15.8 Million – still below the pre WWII level of 16.6M

7.2M in Israel; 6.3M in USA; 436k in France; 407k in Canada; 315k in UK. 

Shavuot (Festival of Weeks):

• Date (2026):Evening of May 21 – Evening of May 23.
• Significance:Celebrates the culmination of the 49-day Counting of the Omer and the anniversary of receiving the Ten Commandments.

PRAY FOR:

• Wisdom for Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet, the IDF and other agency leaders. Pray that the Lord will help them to make wise and timely decisions which will serve the country well.
• Peace in the Middle East, and restraint that would preserve life and protect the innocent.
• The fall of anti-Semitic regimes and the dismantling of systems that exalt violence and darkness.
• Supernatural protection over civilians, families, and communities throughout the region.
• Strength and courage for the Body of Messiah, that believers would stand firm and shine brightly in this hour.
• The Lord’s hedge of protection around the IDF and United States military.
• Protection for Jewish communities across the world from anti-Semitic violence and hatred.
• An open door for the Gospel, that this shaking would lead many in Israel, Iran, and across the Middle East to encounter Yeshua.
• Freedom for the Iranian people who continue to suffer under oppression.
• The mental health of all those affected by the stress and trauma of war. Pray for healing.
• Praise the Lord that He is regathering His people back to His Land despite the war.

    Acknowledgement:  These prayer points have been consolidated from a number of sources including Prayer Letters and Newsletters originating in God’s Land.