Praying Isaiah 62:1-7

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I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

May our Jewish brothers and sisters, who have been led *

“out from among the peoples and gathered from the foreign lands”

and brought back *

“to their own country,”

to the land of their ancestors, be able to live there in peace and security on the *

“mountains of Israel,”

guarded by the protection of God, their true shepherd.

- Pope John Paul II

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Adonai, we will give ourselves no rest as we cry out - "Restore Yerushalayim and make it a praise on the earth!"

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Isaiah 62:1-7 (Complete Jewish Bible)

For Tziyon's sake I will not be silent, for Yerushalayim's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out brightly and her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication and all kings your glory.

Then you will be called by a new name which Adonai himself will pronounce. You will be a glorious crown in the hand of Adonai, a royal diadem held by your God. You will no longer be spoken of as 'Azuvah [Abandoned]or your land be spoken of as 'Sh'mamah [Desolate]; rather, you will be called Heftzi-Vah [My-Delight-Is-In-Her] and your land Be'ulah [Married]. *

For Adonai delights in you, and your land will be married -- as a young man marries a young woman, your sons will marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over the bride, your God will rejoice over you. I have posted watchmen on your walls, Yerushalayim; they will never fall silent, neither by day nor by night. You who call on Adonai, give yourselves no rest; and give him no rest till he restores Yerushalayim and makes it a praise on earth.

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

Draw near to God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Adonai, we will give ourselves no rest as we cry out - "Restore Yerushalayim and make it a praise on the earth!"

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

God of glory, we praise you that indigenous congregations are growing and thriving in the Holy Land. Make your servants, both Israeli and Palestinian as well as Gentiles serving God in Israel, to be a true testimony of the love of God and the power of the gospel. May they be enabled to love their enemies, and have a prophetic voice amongst their peoples, and be truly united together as the One New Man in Messiah Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 3: Israel Bridge Prayer – “Grafted Into the People of God” )