Praying for Israel & Gaza
By Ryan Dawson
This past Saturday, the world awoke to news of a deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. There has been escalating violence throughout the week and thousands have been killed and injured on both sides. There have also been reports that an unknown number of people, including the elderly, women, and children, have been abducted and are being held by Hamas. The UN has condemned attacks on civilians and hostage-taking, warning of an “extremely dire” humanitarian situation in Gaza and calling for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the region.
We are heartbroken and shocked by the devastating violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza. We know that Jesus is the Prince of Shalom (Peace) so we are praying for God’s shalom peace to blanket this region. Psalm 120 reminds us of God’s heart for this region and it invites us to pray for Jerusalem and Israel.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you be secure.
May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels.”
For the sake of my family and friends,
I will say, “Peace be within you.”
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your prosperity. (Psalm 120:6-9 NLT)
Will you join us as we pray for peace and for all those suffering through this worsening humanitarian crisis?
This helpful prayer was written by World Relief, and it gives us words for our feelings, so I invite you to pray with us for Israel and Gaza.
Lord, You said “Peace, be still,” and the storm was stilled.
We confess that at times, we feel overwhelmed by the storm. But today, we lift our eyes to you—the Maker of heaven and earth. And we ask for a miracle…let your peace fill Israel and Gaza.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, let violence cease in the region. Let there be no more bloodshed. We know your heart breaks for those killed and those left behind—for the orphaned child, the injured elderly, those abducted and families desperate for safety. Lord, speak into this crisis.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray for those who have lost loved ones. Let your peace and love wash over them. Please protect and provide for those who have been abducted and bring them home safely. Let them be reunited with their loved ones–let them feel the comfort of their embrace.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, we pray that you open doors that allow food, essentials and medical supplies to reach those in need. May first responders be able to rescue the injured, comfort the grieving and help rebuild many lives.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, we pray for your peace and reconciliation to overcome conflict. We ask that you give wisdom and discernment to our global leaders and those in positions of power who have the ability to impact the course of this war. Help us to be bold advocates and agents of peace in our own communities.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray for people scattered around the globe whose friends and family members have been caught in the crisis. We know you are with them. Help us to express your love to those affected in our communities, churches and workplaces.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
Lord, we raise Israel and Gaza to you, and pray for those suffering. We ask that you provide peace in this crisis, and protection and comfort for all those who have been impacted.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray this is the mighty name of Jesus – the Prince of Shalom, Amen.
This past Saturday, the world awoke to news of a deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. There has been escalating violence throughout the week and thousands have been killed and injured on both sides. There have also been reports that an unknown number of people, including the elderly, women, and children, have been abducted and are being held by Hamas. The UN has condemned attacks on civilians and hostage-taking, warning of an “extremely dire” humanitarian situation in Gaza and calling for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the region.
We are heartbroken and shocked by the devastating violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza. We know that Jesus is the Prince of Shalom (Peace) so we are praying for God’s shalom peace to blanket this region. Psalm 120 reminds us of God’s heart for this region and it invites us to pray for Jerusalem and Israel.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you be secure.
May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels.”
For the sake of my family and friends,
I will say, “Peace be within you.”
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your prosperity. (Psalm 120:6-9 NLT)
Will you join us as we pray for peace and for all those suffering through this worsening humanitarian crisis?
This helpful prayer was written by World Relief, and it gives us words for our feelings, so I invite you to pray with us for Israel and Gaza.
Lord, You said “Peace, be still,” and the storm was stilled.
We confess that at times, we feel overwhelmed by the storm. But today, we lift our eyes to you—the Maker of heaven and earth. And we ask for a miracle…let your peace fill Israel and Gaza.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, let violence cease in the region. Let there be no more bloodshed. We know your heart breaks for those killed and those left behind—for the orphaned child, the injured elderly, those abducted and families desperate for safety. Lord, speak into this crisis.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray for those who have lost loved ones. Let your peace and love wash over them. Please protect and provide for those who have been abducted and bring them home safely. Let them be reunited with their loved ones–let them feel the comfort of their embrace.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, we pray that you open doors that allow food, essentials and medical supplies to reach those in need. May first responders be able to rescue the injured, comfort the grieving and help rebuild many lives.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, we pray for your peace and reconciliation to overcome conflict. We ask that you give wisdom and discernment to our global leaders and those in positions of power who have the ability to impact the course of this war. Help us to be bold advocates and agents of peace in our own communities.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray for people scattered around the globe whose friends and family members have been caught in the crisis. We know you are with them. Help us to express your love to those affected in our communities, churches and workplaces.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
Lord, we raise Israel and Gaza to you, and pray for those suffering. We ask that you provide peace in this crisis, and protection and comfort for all those who have been impacted.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray this is the mighty name of Jesus – the Prince of Shalom, Amen.