ICEJ Global Prayer Gathering Daily Online:
Every Day at 3:30 pm
South African time
Every day since October 7th, 2023, the ICEJ Global Prayer Gathering is being streamed from Jerusalem, where we host prayer leaders locally and international leaders from around the world. We pray together with the intercessors from around the world for the ongoing crisis and for the Nation of Israel. ICEJ Global Prayer Gathering has seen over a thousand intercessors join daily from over 130 nations in the world, including Antarctica! Adonai’s children are rising up everywhere to pray into the destiny of the Jewish Nation and their homeland. Am Israel Chai!
The permanent Zoom link to join the meeting – click here:
on.icej.org/ICEJGlobalPrayer
ROSH CHODESH – CALLING INTERCESSORS!!!
ROSH CHODESH is an ICEJ prayer initiative from over 80 nations across the world. Watchmen on the Wall gather for an hour on Zoom, in relay. Italy precedes us on the hour before and U.S.A follows on after South Africa. The Rosh Chodesh has evolved into a 24/7 365 days of intensive intercession on key burning topics. Come and join us as we change current affairs globally through the power of prayer and prophetic intercession, beginning with Israel and ending with petitions for our own nation….for a TIME SUCH AS THIS!!!
Every Wednesday, 8-9pm
South African time
click below to join:
The permanent Zoom link to join the meeting – click here: on.icej.org/CallingToGodTogether
Standing together to bless the nation of Israel.
Why pray for Israel?
God asks of us to partner with Him.
ISAIAH 62 is a unique passage in the scriptures because it calls upon the people of God to give Him no rest until He establishes Jerusalem as “a praise in the earth” (Isaiah 62:6-7).
Like Watchman on the walls of Jerusalem the people of God are to stand watch on behalf of Israel. This essentially means embracing regular prayer and intercession for Israel, for blessing, for protection against those that seek to harm her and for her redemption.
This call to prayer also means praying for the Arab nations in the region that they too would be blessed and delivered from the chaos that presently besets the region.
What is ISAIAH 62?
ISAIAH 62 is global prayer movement.
It was founded in 2012 by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem with the purpose to encourage prayer for Israel.
Meanwhile 131 countries pray the ISAIAH 62 Prayer on the first Wednesday of each month.
How ISAIAH 62 prayer works?
Pray with your church, friends, family or by yourself.
Simply subscribe to our month ISAIAH 62 Prayer requests via email. After you have signed up below, you can also go to our Resources section as well and download the Isaiah 62 prayer points on the first Tuesday of each month.
ISAIAH 62 PRAYER INITIATIVE
Monthly Prayer Letter for August 2026
“If you will return, O Israel,” says the Lord, “Return to Me; And if you will put away your abominations out of
My sight, then you shall not be moved.” (Jeremiah 4:1)
Dear Prayer Partners,
During the Hebrew month of Av, we remember one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history. On Tisha B’Av,
the ninth of Av, the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, first by the
Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar and centuries later by the Romans under Titus. These two events,
occurring on the same day on the Jewish calendar, stand as solemn reminders of God’s righteous judgment.
The prophet Jeremiah explains that Jerusalem’s fall resulted from centuries of rebellion. Despite God’s
patient calls to repentance through His prophets, the people persisted in pride and worldly ways, losing
their sensitivity to sin and following false promises of peace.
Finally, the time came when judgment could no longer be delayed. The Lord declared, “Even if Moses and
Samuel stood before Me, My mind would not be favorable toward this people.” (Jeremiah 15:1) Even
Israel’s greatest intercessors could not reverse what had become an irreversible judgment. Jeremiah even
calls Nebuchadnezzar “My servant” (Jeremiah 25:9) as God’s instrument of correction, reminding us that He
can use even pagan rulers to accomplish His sovereign purposes.
There is an old saying, “the mills of God grind slowly.” God is extraordinarily patient, giving people and
nations ample opportunity to repent. Yet His patience is not without end. Jeremiah’s warning echoes into
the New Testament, where Revelation 13:10 reminds us that a time is coming when God will bring
judgment, first on the Church, and then – as the Book of Revelation makes clear – on the whole world. In
that hour, believers will need two qualities above all else to be an overcomer: faith and endurance.
This also was part of the Apostles’ Gospel message. Peter proclaimed that Yeshua is the One appointed by
God “to be Judge of the living and the dead” (Acts 10:42). Paul likewise called everyone to repent before
God “…because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness” through the
risen Messiah (Acts 17:31).
The month of Av therefore remains deeply relevant for the Church. It reminds us that God’s judgment is
real, but so is His mercy. Jeremiah repeatedly points to one hope – repentance, or teshuva (to turn back) in
Hebrew. “If you will return, O Israel,” says the Lord, “Return to Me; And if you will put away your
abominations out of My sight, then you shall not be moved.” (Jeremiah 4:1).
As we reflect during this season, let us invite the Holy Spirit to search our hearts, expose every hidden sin,
and draw us back into wholehearted devotion to the Lord. None of us knows how near the fulfillment of
these prophetic events we may be, but we do know that God is calling His people to live in faith, holiness
and expectancy. We must remain in readiness to faithfully proclaim the whole Gospel, stand firm in truth,
and shine as witnesses for the Lord until He comes.
Blessings in Christ!
Dr. Jürgen Bühler
President
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem
MONTHLY PRAYER POINTS
Av 5786/ August 2026
The next day of prayer and fasting in our Isaiah 62 Global Prayer Campaign will be on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Also, please join our daily Global Prayer Gathering at 4:30 PM (Israel time) to pray for Israel. Go to:
on.icej.org/ICEJGlobalPrayer Finally, send us your prayer requests at: prayer@icej.org
PRAYER FOR THE ICEJ
- Pray for the leadership and staff of the ICEJ. Ask the Lord to strengthen, protect and refresh our leaders,
staff, and their families. Pray for wisdom, unity, and a fresh anointing as they minister during this critical
season. Ask God to continue opening new doors for our ministry and to empower every message
proclaimed from Jerusalem. (Isaiah 40:29-31; Isaiah 11:2-3; Ephesians 6:19) - Pray for our Feast of Tabernacles celebration from September 25-30, to be held under the theme “The
Lord Roars From Zion!” (Joel 3:16) Pray that the Lord would prepare every detail of the Feast and draw
believers from every nation to Jerusalem. Ask Him to lead every speaker, worship leader, volunteer, and
participant. Pray for many to encounter the Lord and hear His voice. Pray that His prophetic Word
would once again go forth from Zion to the nations. (Isaiah 2:2-3; Isaiah 30:18-21; Zechariah 14:16) - Pray for the ongoing ministry of the ICEJ. Pray for God’s provision and direction as the Christian Embassy
continues expanding its ministry, including plans for a permanent home in Jerusalem. Ask the Lord to
establish every work according to His perfect will and continue raising up Christian leaders worldwide
who will stand firmly with Israel in line with the Holy Scriptures (Psalm 127:1; Isaiah 62:6-7).
PRAYER FOR ISRAEL AND THE NATIONS. - Pray for renewed momentum surrounding the Abraham Accords. Pray that more nations in the Middle
East would pursue peace, cooperation, and stronger relations with Israel, and especially Lebanon at this
time. Ask the Lord to bring stability and open doors for reconciliation across the region (Psalm 85:10). - Pray for security along Israel’s borders. Pray especially for the northern border and Judea/Samaria,
where Iran is still trying to launch rocket and terror attacks. Ask the Lord to watch over the nation,
expose every hidden threat, and guard the people of Israel from all violence and harm (Psalm 121:4). - Pray for Israel, the United States, and Iran. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the leaders of Israel
and the United States during this critical time concerning Iran. Ask the Lord to guide every decision and
lead them in paths that preserve peace and security. - Pray also for regime change in Iran, which is truly the only real path to defeat the powers behind the
Islamic Revolution and its obsession with destroying Israel. Pray that God would give the people of Iran
the right moment and the means to overthrow the evil clerical regime and its military support base in
Tehran. Pray that new authorities would be raised up who pursue justice, peace, and greater freedom
for their people. Intercede for the protection, boldness, and continued growth of the underground
Church in Iran (Proverbs 11:14; Jeremiah 49:35, 38-39). - Pray for new opportunities for economic cooperation, trade, and regional partnerships across the
Middle East. Pray that the Lord would bring greater stability and blessing to Israel and its neighbours.
Ask the Lord to guide these developments according to His purposes (Deuteronomy 28:12). - Pray for the Jewish people worldwide as they face a vicious wave of antisemitism since the October 7
terror invasion from Gaza in 2023. Pray for their protection and well-being, and for many more to
consider and decide to make Aliyah to the Jewish homeland in the Eretz Israel. - Pray that all the false accusations against Israel concerning genocide and other outrageous charges will
be exposed and refuted. Pray that those spreading these lies and conspiracy theories against Israel and
the Jews, especially on the Internet and in the Media, would repent and embrace the Jewish people.
Pray that more Christians would repent from their rejection of Israel, and come to appreciate the
enduring election over Israel for our sake (Genesis 12:3; Psalm 105:13-15; Romans 11:28-29).