I’m Calling You to Prayer and Fasting for Israel This Week

My heart breaks for Israel, we need a move of God

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Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you! — Psalm 122:6

My heart breaks for Israel. For the families of those who have lost children, grandchildren, parents, and grandparents there is a hole in their hearts this week that cannot be filled.

You can Google the details but the Hamas have killed infants, children, parents, and the elderly in their attack from the other day.

While I understand the situation between Palestine, Hamas, and Israel is complicated there is nothing to condone the ruthlessness and barbaric nature of how the Hamas attacked civilian targets.

Today, I cannot help but join the call for prayer and fasting for Israel. And I want to encourage you to pray daily for the people and fast different things over the next week. Here are some details to pray for:

1. Pray for Peace. Even though terrible things have happened there, additional conflict and attacks will breed more loss of life and destruction.
2. Pray for Comfort. Pray for the families of those who have lost loved ones, whose loved ones have been taken hostage, and for the…