Prayer Points

“Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” (Psalm 111:2)

In just weeks, the Jewish people will celebrate Hanukkah, and our Christian friends will celebrate Christmas. During this holy season of miracles and light, may we all be awed by our miraculous and loving God, may we stay hopeful even in the midst of all the challenges we’ve faced in 2024, and may we delight in the fact that His loving presence is all around. Holiday blessings to you all!

In a mortar attack on Israel, Hezbollah interrupted the 60-day ceasefire that was agreed upon by both sides. Please pray for an end to this war and that God will comfort His people. “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you” (Deuteronomy 31:8).
We are saddened for all the lives lost over the past year due to war and conflict around the world. Pray that righteous voices of peace and equality would be raised up around the world. “Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight” (2 Samuel 10:12).
As the war on Israel continues, more families are being torn apart, and more Jewish people are suffering from trauma and despair. During this holiday season, pray that the Jewish people will soon know shalom, peace. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels’” (Psalm 122:6-7).
Pray for IFCJ Canada’s efforts to provide winter heating assistance across the former Soviet Union and in Israel to impoverished people in need, especially isolated elderly who need warmth both physically and emotionally. “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done” (Proverbs 19:17).