“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” Daniel 6:10
Holy and Righteous Judge, You show mercy to all and offer Your grace to everyone who calls on the name of your Son. We join our prayers together with all the Jesus Followers in the Holy Land, remembering the story of Daniel from Daniel 6:10: “Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” We ask for Samira, and the teams she leads to find the strength to be bold in ministering to house church leaders in Jerusalem, Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. May her courage be strong, her words be filled with humility and wisdom, and her faithfulness come to you as a sweet offering before your throne. We pray also for all the Jesus Followers in this region that they would not yield to the spiritual forces of wickedness, but instead continue in their heartfelt prayers to you. In Jesus’ name, Amen. |
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Jerusalem, a holy site of pilgrimage for the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is a hotbed for religious and ethnic conflict, as well as geopolitical positioning. Jews are seen pressing up against the wailing wall in anticipation of the coming Messiah who will rebuild the temple, while Muslims visit the site where they believe Muhammed ascended to heaven and was given requirements for prayer and pilgrimage.
Simultaneously, Christians are found touring the sites of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. There is much that attracts in Jerusalem, and despite an average of over 3 million tourists visiting the city yearly, the region has struggled to attain peace due to deep cultural and political rifts that has divided Israel from their neighboring countries.
Add rich diversity and 39 languages to the mix and the stage is officially set for a movement of God that will not only heal and transform the city, but turn the region on its head.
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"Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before." Daniel 6:10
Read"These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." Isaiah 56:7
Read"May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice." Psalm 141:2
Read"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." Psalm 100:4
Read“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18
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