JUNE THEME – SET Free To LIVE Free – Embracing Liberty Through Christ
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Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” — Psalm 122:6
Jerusalem is not just a city—it is the heartbeat of biblical prophecy and the stage of redemptive history. It was in Jerusalem that God chose to place His name, His temple, and His presence. It was in Jerusalem that Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised. And it will be in Jerusalem that He returns to reign.
To pray for the peace of Jerusalem is to align ourselves with the will of God in a very specific, tangible way. This is not a passive suggestion—it is an active command. In a time when political tensions, global conflicts, and spiritual deception are intensifying, Jerusalem remains at the center of both spiritual warfare and divine fulfillment. To neglect Jerusalem in prayer is to disconnect from the very place where God’s final movements will unfold. This is not the time for apathy—it is the hour for alertness. Heaven is watching how the Church responds to what God calls precious.
To ignore Israel is to misunderstand the Bible. To remain silent while she is surrounded is to neglect our role as intercessors. God’s covenant with Abraham was eternal. And though the Church is grafted in by grace through faith, we do not replace Israel—we stand with her.
Praying for the peace of Jerusalem means praying for her safety, yes—but more than that, it means praying for the revelation of Yeshua, her Messiah. It means lifting up God’s ancient people and asking that their hearts be softened, their eyes be opened, and their land be protected according to His perfect plan.
Peace in Jerusalem doesn’t come through negotiation—it comes through Messiah. Until He rules from Mount Zion, we must continue to labor in prayer, sowing intercession like seed into sacred soil.
Prayer: Father, today I lift up Jerusalem—Your city, Your chosen place. I ask for peace within her gates, wisdom for her leaders, protection over her people, and revelation of the true Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Let no weapon formed against her prosper. Raise up watchmen who will not be silent day or night. As prophecy unfolds and nations rage, may Your will be done, and may we be found faithful—interceding, loving, and standing with what You have not forgotten. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Daily Declaration: I do not stand as a spectator—I stand as an intercessor. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem with my heart, my voice, and my life. Because what matters to God—matters to me.
THURSDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Ann Stanley
Doug Stephens
Lynn Garner’s Daughter
Mary Williams – Rehab
Sadie Almand & Unborn Baby
Sarah Parker
Jason Parker – James & Sarah’s Son – stroke
Scotty Nix
Andrea Nix– Friend of the Shellnutts
Stephanie Seivers – Friend of the Shellnutts
Jill Haines
Angela Bryan’s Sister
Danny Jarrard
Darlene Wiggins
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gayle Sparks
George & Linda Alexander
James Burnette
James Garner
Jessica Headrick
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kathryn Raines
Kim McClain’s Mother
Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda
Lee Cronan
Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Lonzo Christian
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary Williams
Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom
Marynell Ford
Mike, Gwen, Michael Rice Family – Friends of Blount’s – Car Accident
Mrs. Franklin
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Roy Loyd
Scarlett – Marynell’s Granddaughter
Scott Lanier
Steve Michaels
Theresa Bain’s Granddaughter
Tom Witcher