Israel: Healing from National Trauma Our hearts continually turn toward Israel: the hostages, those who have been bravely fighting for their release, and the citizens in the midst of this ongoing crisis.

 

Israel: Healing from National Trauma   Our hearts continually turn toward Israel: the hostages, those who have been bravely fighting for their release, and the citizens in the midst of this ongoing crisis. Even amid the multitude of tragedies we have seen these last months, the Lord is truly able to bring about miracles, help and healing. So, we focus on His power and promises.   Here are some requests to focus on as we stand in prayer with the people of Israel at this time. Please pray for: Israel as a nation. It has been accurately said that they are undergoing national trauma All the remaining living hostages to be released alive Released and rescued hostages to come to know the Lord personally and receive His healing from physical damage, PTSD, and other forms of emotional and mental wounding from their experiences as hostages. Pray, too, for those who will work with them to that end, that they will be positive influencers who bring the hope and healing of the Lord through godly means and methods Release of the remains of any hostages who have died or been killed in captivity so their families can properly honor, mourn, and lay them to rest The families of hostages whose fate is yet unknown. The grief and burden of these families is unimaginable. Pray for the Lord to sustain them, comfort them, and answer their prayers for their loved ones Those who survived the horrors of October 7, even if not taken hostage. Some incurred physical wounds as a result of the attacks. Some also suffer from PTSD and “survivor’s guilt.” Some have found purpose in speaking out against the evil behind that traumatic day and on behalf of the hostages. Many are struggling to find purpose and their place in life after October 7, even having a hard time knowing “who they are” now after this life-altering event IDF soldiers who have incurred deep trauma or serious physical wounds and grieve the loss of comrades. May they come to know Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah, Comforter, and Healer The many individuals and families whose lives have been upended by evacuation from their homes and communities in northern Israel and elsewhere due to the threat of attack. May they have their needs met and find the Lord as their home even as they are physically displaced The ministries and congregations in Israel that you support with us. They provide critical help for evacuees, support and practical needs for IDF soldiers, and comfort and encouragement for all those to whom they minister. May the Lord use them to bring help and the Good News of Yeshua. Most everyone in Israel has a loved one or neighbor who is serving or has been deeply impacted in one way or another by the events of October 7 and the subsequent war. These 85-plus ministries are serving in wonderful and significant ways. Pray for the leaders and members of these ministries and congregations as they, too, need the ministry of the Lord for themselves, even as they provide for others Let’s Pray Lord, You are the One who has intervened time and time again on behalf of Your people. Remind us daily to call on You to help them. Draw their hearts to You, as You alone are the source of all hope, healing, and salvation. Comfort and save them, and blaze the way forward on their behalf. In Yeshua’s name, Amen. Donate Today © Jewish Voice Ministries International    P.O. Box 81439, Phoenix, AZ 85069-1439 800-299-9374 | Contact us | Visit our website   We only want to send you the emails you want to see.    Did a friend send you this email? Sign up to get our emails for yourself       Jewish Voice engages in various ministry efforts around the world; your gift will allow us to do what we communicated in this email as well as other ministry activities.