Isaiah 62 Prayers for Israel: July 2025
“Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days.” (Daniel 10:12b–13a)
Dear Prayer Partners,
We are watching significant upheaval and change across the Middle East in recent days. Iran has suffered significant setbacks in its nuclear program and its vast network of proxy militias. This while Israel has reshaped the regional dynamic into a safer place than it was on October 7 two years ago. And for the first time in decades, there is a real chance for greater freedom for churches in the region.
The book of Daniel teaches us that dramatic turns like this are not just a result of military engagements or political maneuverings. Daniel witnessed great tectonic shifts in his lifetime, when the Babylonian Empire fell to Persia, and Persia was then displaced by the Greek Empire. In Daniel 10, the prophet described this as mainly a result of changes in the heavenly places. He spoke about heavenly powers, such as the “Prince of Persia” (Daniel 10:13) and the “Prince of Greece” (Daniel 10:20). This means there are heavenly forces of darkness over nations and empires, which control them. The word of God says these are “not flesh and blood” but “principalities, powers, the rulers of the darkness of this age, spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Daniel also reveals in chapter 10 that after 21 days of fasting, a breakthrough was accomplished in the heavenlies that allowed God’s messenger to reach him.
One day, heaven will reveal how much the prayers from the saints all over the world impacted the realities on the ground we are witnessing today. I personally believe it was no coincidence that God called us on day one of the war against Hamas in Gaza for a daily prayer initiative for Israel and the region. In addition, God has led nearly 200 prayer groups from many nations to pray for Israel in the Rosh Chodesh prayer chain.
Today I urge you not to relax, but to keep on praying. To use terminology from World War II, we are not yet on V-Day, we are still on D-Day. That critical day in June 1944 marked the landing of Allied forces onto the northern coast of France. Once they were ashore, the fate of Germany was already sealed. The Allies knew the Nazi regime would eventually fall. But it took until May 1945 for Germany to surrender. If the US-led invasion stopped after D-Day, it would have availed little. They needed to press on in full battle mode.
For us, this means we need to keep praying and holding up the “arms” of Israel and its leaders in prayer. The Bible repeatedly encourages us not to lose heart in prayer but to keep pressing on, and then the victory will be ours (see Luke 18:1–8; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17).
I am greatly encouraged by the events taking place. It shows that decades of prayers are being answered. The victories Israel has accomplished are miraculous and also a result of prayer. It is time to thank the Lord and say: “Thus far the Lord has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12) But it is also a time to remain in our prayer closets and keep praying for Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria—and all Israel’s neighbors.
I look forward to seeing you in our upcoming Global Prayer Gatherings.
Yours in Christ,
Dr. Juergen Buehler
President
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
July 2025 Prayers for Israel
The next day of prayer and fasting in our Isaiah 62 Global Prayer Campaign is Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Also, please join our daily Global Prayer Gathering at 9:30 a.m. (ET), 8:30 a.m. (CT), or 6:30 a.m. (PT) to pray for the nation of Israel. Go to: on.icej.org/ICEJGlobalPrayer. Finally, contact us with your prayer requests at: prayer@icejusa.org.
THE WAR WITH IRAN
After years of Iran’s open threats and relentless drive for nuclear weapons, Israel finally decided to directly confront the radical clerical regime in Tehran. The result was an intense 12-day battle pitting Israel’s far superior air power against Iran’s multiple barrages of ballistic missiles. We are grateful to the Lord that Israel, with American help, was able to inflict severe damage on Iran’s renegade nuclear program and its ballistic missile factories and stockpiles and eliminate dozens of top Iranian military commanders and nuclear experts. But the Israeli home front also suffered some 40 direct impacts from the daily waves of large missiles with half-ton warheads. This left 28 dead, plus 3,000 wounded and over 10,000 homeless due to the extensive destruction in urban areas. Please pray for the swift recovery of the injured and that housing will quickly be found for those who lost their homes. Pray that Iran’s nuclear program has been damaged beyond repair and that its quest for atomic weapons will always come to naught. Pray that Iran will not be able to harm Israel or Jews abroad through terrorist operations. Pray for the Iranian people to successfully arise and replace the cruel ayatollahs with more peaceful, caring democratic leaders.
THE GAZA FRONT
Israel’s successes in its short but intense war with Iran have also increased hope that a deal can be reached with Hamas to secure the release of the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza, 20 of whom are living, plus 30 bodies. Please pray for every last Israeli taken hostage into Gaza to come home to their families. The IDF also has located and retrieved the bodies of several hostages in recent weeks, so let us pray that more are found and returned. Pray that intense pressure will come on Hamas, even from the Arab world, to surrender every hostage and leave Gaza. Also pray that Israeli leaders make the right decisions in talks over hostages and the future of Gaza. Pray that the Palestinian Authority will never be allowed to rule Gaza. Pray that any Palestinians in Gaza who want to voluntarily leave for another country can do so. Pray for strong support for Israel on Gaza from the Trump administration and other governments.
THE NORTHERN FRONT
Thank the Lord that the ceasefire with Lebanon has held and that Hezbollah did not join in attacking Israel during the recent war with Iran. Pray that Hezbollah will continue to lose military strength and political influence in Lebanese affairs. Pray that the Lebanese government and army would keep Hezbollah from rising again to threaten Israel. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among Christians in Lebanon and the region. Also pray that the new leadership in Syria will decide to live at peace with Israel.
THE HOME FRONT
The Trump administration has now held at least five rounds of talks with Iran over its renegade nuclear program. Some reports say progress has been made in the negotiations, but the United States and Iran both insist wide gaps remain, especially on whether Iran can continue to enrich its own uranium. Pray that Israel and the United States will prevent Iran from ever developing nuclear weapons to threaten Israel. Pray that these negotiations will lead to the complete dismantling of Iran’s uranium enrichment program and its ballistic missile production. Pray that Iran will not be able to harm Israel or Jewish communities abroad. Pray that the radical Islamic regime in Tehran will be driven from power by its own people.
Join our daily Global Prayer Gathering at 9:30 a.m. (ET), 8:30 a.m. (CT), and 6:30 a.m. (PT) at: www.icejusa.org/global-prayer