Prayer Points “The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous” (Psalm 19:9). The spiritual introspection of the High Holy Days was followed by the celebration of Sukkot, as Jews around the world gathered in their tabernacles. Even though the most sacred time on the Jewish calendar has come to an end, the days ahead still hold much weight and meaning as God’s people reflect on the celebration of the Gift of His Word on Simchat Torah and remember those who were lost, affected, and still reeling from the attacks of October 7, 2023. More than 3,000 churches, synagogues, and universities are joining IFCJ Canada and our global Fellowship family for the third annual Flags of Fellowship. Together, three million Israeli flags will be planted in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people. We are grateful to every participant helping this movement grow as we remember those who were lost, pray for their loved ones, and stand with all those whose lives were forever changed by the October 7 attacks. “The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot” (Proverbs 10:7). The Christian church across the world, especially in countries such as Nigeria and Lebanon, has suffered unprecedented persecution. These communities are in the crosshairs of terror groups that target them for their faith. Christians around the world have stood with the Jewish people, and we will always stand with them in support and prayer. “The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” (Psalm 121:7-8). We pray for our world leaders, that they will stand for truth and righteousness, so that peace may flow across the world.“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1). The people of Ukraine continue to endure displacement and the devastation of their communities as cities and towns remain under attack. The Chief Rabbi of Kyiv reported that 14-year-old Daniel Omansky, a member of the Jewish community, was among seven people killed when his residential building was struck. We pray for the Omansky family, the people of Ukraine, our beneficiaries who continue to live amid conflict, and for an end to the war. “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me” (Psalm 138:7). We thank God for our friends and supporters in Canada who continue to support and unite with the Jewish people. We pray that all discrimination and anti-Semitism would not take hold in Canada, and that shalom, peace, will dawn over our land. “Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other” (Psalm 85:10).
