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November 2011 Prayer Guide
Isaiah 62 Prayer Campaign
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Always Giving Thanks!
““...always giving thanks to God the Father for everything,
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20)
Many times, when we pray for Israel, we instantly think about all the challenges and troubles facing this tiny nation: terror, the threat of nuclear war and her alienation within the international community. But, too often, we forget to thank God and praise Him for the amazing things which He has already accomplished in Israel over the course of years. Israel has not only survived more than 63 years in a hostile neighborhood, but she has flourished - even excelled - in the midst of this challenging environment.
Israel has seen the return of millions of immigrants over the past decades. She has became a major scientific and economic leader in the region and even in the world. Ancient biblical towns which, for centuries, lay in ruins are now thriving and dynamic cities once again. Every year the desert is being pushed back so that more and more land can be used for agriculture. Israel has a strong and effective military with which to defend her people. And the list goes on…
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November Prayer PointsPrayers of Thanksgiving: We want to thank the Lord for the first rains of winter, giving the whole nation the blessing of urgently needed water. Prayers of Petition: In addition to the ongoing rocket attacks on southern Israel from Gaza, attention is now turning once again to the rapid advance of the Iranian nuclear weapons program: For wisdom - Please pray that the international community would impose effective sanctions against Iran and that the Israeli government would have wisdom to know how to respond to this urgent threat For protection - Pray that the citizens of Israel would know God's protection from the rising threat of missile attacks from Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. For deliverance - Pray that Israel will cry out to God in this crisis and seek His face and His hand of deliverance. Prayers for the Middle East: Please continue to pray for Syria as the brutal crackdown against civilians in that country intensifies. Also please pray for the protection of the Christian community in Egypt, as the conflict between pro-democracy forces, the ruling military and the Muslim Brotherhood threatens the stability of the entire region: For Palestinian Christians - For our Arab brothers and sisters, especially in Israel and the Palestinian territories that they can stand firm in their faith and experience God’s protection and provision in times of persecution; for strength, joy, wisdom, love and freedom from fear. For the Gospel to Spread- That many Muslims across the Middle East would hear the good news of salvation, turn to Jesus and receive a deep love in their hearts for Israel and the Jewish people. For more in-depth prayer points: |
A Divine Miracle Story
The modern-day story of Israel is a ‘divine miracle story’ for which we need to give thanks to God. For sure, there still are many challenges which require our fervent intercession and prayer, and there and are still many promises which need to be fulfilled. But let us always start our prayers for Israel, our nation and our own families by thankfully reflecting on what God in His great faithfulness has accomplished so far.
As we give thanks, we please the heart of God. But giving thanks also helps increase our faith in that same God who watches over Israel every second of every day. The Psalmist says, “I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds…” (Psalm 77:12). Let us do this together as we again come before God to seek His presence and helping hand..
Yours in Christ,
Dr. Jürgen Bühler
ICEJ Executive Director
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