Prayer Points “For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills” (Deuteronomy 8:7). Over the past week, headlines have been dominated by reports of anti-Semitic attacks in France amid continued unrest, alongside the killings of Christians in Jordan and Ethiopia. In this time of crisis, challenge, and decision, God’s people remain determined to secure a blessed and peaceful future. Across the nations of the earth, we see upheaval, tension, conflict, and despair. We lift up our leaders in prayer, asking God to write His laws on their hearts and guide them with wisdom and compassion. May their decisions bring peace, hope, and stability to the people they serve.. May their decisions lead to a safe, secure, and peaceful future. “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws” (Ezekiel 36:26-27). We are thankful for our Christian brothers and sisters who have united with the Jewish people, speak out against anti-Semitism, and champion love and understanding. We continue to pray for the all the congregations and organizations around the world that partnered with us during Flags of Fellowship. May God increase their influence and renew their strength. May their faith build bridges of understanding and guide us towards a future filled with hope and peace. “The Lord gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: ‘Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you’” (Deuteronomy 31:23). The Christian communities of Jordan and Ethiopia are in our hearts after devastating church shootings in both countries. As Christians continue to face significant persecution and violence, we pray for the families of the many victims and the recovery of all those who were injured. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). Ukraine continues to endure relentless attacks on major cities, forcing innocent civilians, including children, to seek safety in shelters. This past week, missile strikes severely damaged two hospitals in Kyiv, leaving 15 people injured. As IFCJ Canada prepares to deliver our annual Winter Warmth assistance to vulnerable families and elderly Jewish people in the region, our hearts and prayers remain with those who have endured more than four years of unimaginable suffering. We pray that God will shelter the innocent, comfort the brokenhearted, bring warmth and hope to those living in fear, and bless the people of Ukraine with the peace they have waited so long to know. “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace” (Psalm 29:11). Amid widespread unrest in France, troubling incidents of anti-Semitic violence have left Jewish communities increasingly fearful, with businesses and synagogues among those targeted. As uncertainty grows and Israel prepares for a potential rise in aliyah, our hearts and prayers remain with French Jews and their families. We pray that God will surround them with His protection, bring comfort to those living in fear, and guide those seeking safety toward a future filled with hope, peace, and the reassurance that they are not forgotten or alone. “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it” (Psalm 34:14).
