Prayer Points
Prayer Points and the Fellowship Prayer Team unite Jews and Christians around the world to raise a chorus of prayer to God for the security, well-being, and protection of Israel and the Jewish people. By appealing to God on behalf of his children, the Prayer Team will make a powerful, positive impact on Israel’s struggle for peace and security, and provide a tremendous source of encouragement to Israel and her people. Add your voice to the members of the Fellowship Prayer Team.
Prayer Points
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace” (Psalm 29:11).
This past week, the shofars sounded in the Holy Land and around the world as God’s people celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Now, the 10-day countdown to Yom Kippur has begun—these are the High Holy Days, or Days of Awe. During this sacred time, the celebration of the fresh start that a new year brings gives way to deep introspection and repentance. While many prayers during this time are personal, these sacred days are also an important time to pray for others.
- Ahead of the High Holy Days, The Fellowship was confronted with a sobering fact—demand for food assistance in Israel rose to 32% as families struggle with the rising cost of living and groceries. We pray that the 150,000 Israelis we helped provide with food for Rosh Hashanah find nourishment and comfort through these gifts, and that those facing hunger will have enough to eat during this sacred season. “There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land” (Deuteronomy 15:11).
- This week, the U.S. and Israel observed 25 years since the September 11 attacks, memorializing the thousands of victims, recognizing the lasting toll on those still suffering more than two decades later, and giving thanks for the heroism of first responders and ordinary Americans on that day. While much time has passed, the message of hope and unity in the face of terror and fear is just as poignant as it was 25 years ago. We pray for the victims, their families, first responders, and all those still affected today. “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3).
- We also remember Charlie Kirk one year after his assassination, and the legacy of faith and dialogue he leaves behind. The Fellowship and our supporters pray for his family and the many people he inspired to openly discuss their beliefs. “The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1).
- The crisis in Ukraine has intensified, with food shortages worsening as supermarkets and warehouses across the country are targeted. Remote villages already faced challenges securing food, and now obtaining it is nearly impossible without aid. We pray for our beneficiaries, partners, and staff as we tackle this crisis head on. “‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the Lord your God’” (Leviticus 23:22).
- The U.S. and Israel continue to face threats from the Iranian regime. Strikes against U.S. assets and allies in Gulf nations have intensified and expanded. We pray for God’s protection over U.S. and Israeli service members and for a tangible path to shalom—peace—to emerge soon. “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace” (Psalm 29:11).
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