As we take time to pray this evening, here are some Scriptures that can guide us

General guidance on prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

• Motivation : don’t pray in order to attract attention
• Eloquence : don’t worry how impressive your prayer sounds
• Focus : Pray for the day to come when God’s name is recognized as holy, God’s Kingdom comes on earth, God’s will is done on earth
• Provision : it’s OK to ask
• Forgiveness : Be quick to forgive others if you want to be forgiven by God

When praying for our personal needs

Matthew 6:25-34

• Lay down your anxieties
• Seek God’s Kingdom and trust Him for your needs

Praying for Israel

Genesis 12:1-3

• Those who bless Israel will be blessed

Isaiah 11:1-10

• God will send a deliverer who will be a descendant of David (Messiah)

Isaiah 52:13-53:6

• The Servant of the Lord will bear the sins of the people

Isaiah 62:1-7

• Pray for God’s purpose for Israel to be fulfilled

Matthew 23:37-39

• Pray for the leaders of Israel to cry out for Yeshua to come