We are joining our hearts together to intercede for the nation of Israel, understanding that God's hand is upon this land and its people. As we pray, let's remember God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3, "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. In you will all of the families of the earth be blessed."
Firstly, we address the use of "Israelite" instead of Israel. An Israelite refers to the descendants of Jacob, who was renamed Israel by God. The term is often used to refer to the individual members of the Jewish people rather than the nation of Israel itself. Therefore, it's important to use the term Israel when referring to the country.
It's also important to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, to lift up the nation of Israel. You have chosen this land and its people to be a light to the nations, and a testimony of Your faithfulness.
We pray for peace in Jerusalem and the whole land, as Psalm 122:6 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper."
We ask for Your protection over Israel and for Your will to be done in the current conflicts. We pray that You would comfort those who are affected by violence and war.
We also pray for the salvation of Israel, that they may recognize Jesus Christ as their Messiah. As it is written in Romans 10:1, "Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved," and in Romans 11:26, "And so all Israel will be saved, even as it is written, There will come out of Zion the Deliverer, and he will turn away ungodliness from Jacob."
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray saying, "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." Amen.
In our prayers, we should also remember the words of Psalm 122:6, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They will prosper who love you." Our hearts should desire peace and reconciliation, not just victory in battle. Let us pray for a peaceful resolution and for the hearts of both sides to turn to God.