“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)

Today, we place our trust in You, Lord, to guide and protect the nation of Israel. We pray for the liberation of those held in Gaza by Hamas, asking that they be safely returned to their families. We trust in Your power to grant Israel victory over their enemies and to bring an end to this terrible war. May You, the God of hope, fill Your people with joy and peace as they trust in You, and grant them peace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.