A Prayer for Jerusalem and Its Promised Place Among the Nations
"¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her." - Ezekiel 5:5
O Great and Mighty God, Lord of all creation, we come before You today with our hearts open and our spirits yearning to understand Your divine plans and purposes. Your Word declares in Ezekiel 5:5, "Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her." Lord, we are reminded of the unique importance of Jerusalem, the City of Peace, a singular place that Your hand has set apart among the nations.
Lord, as we reflect on these profound words, we acknowledge that Jerusalem is not merely a geographical location, but a symbol of Your covenant and faithfulness. It is the city where Your presence dwells and where Your glory has been revealed to the world. We lift up Jerusalem to You, praying for its peace, its restoration, and the hearts of those who dwell within its walls.
Father, we ask that Your divine protection surrounds Jerusalem. May it be a beacon of hope and sanctuary for all who seek refuge within its gates. In the midst of tumult and turmoil, we call upon You, Jehovah Shalom, to bring lasting peace to the inhabitants and to the land. Let the walls of Jerusalem echo with unity, love, and understanding among its people.
We recognize, O Lord, that this city stands at a crossroads of history, culture, and faith, representing various nations and peoples. We pray for the leaders of Jerusalem and all its residents, both individually and collectively, that they might seek Your wisdom, humility, and guidance in every decision. Fill their hearts with compassion and a desire for harmony, that under Your heavenly watch, they may build stronger foundations of tolerance and coexistence.
Lord, as we meditate on the fact that You have placed Jerusalem amidst the nations, we understand the weight of responsibility that comes with being the heart of Your chosen land. May the leaders of Jerusalem remember their pivotal role, not just for themselves but as representatives of Your eternal plan for the world. Guide them to act justly, uphold righteousness, and bless the nations surrounding them, as they extend their hands not only to those within their borders but also to those beyond.
God of Restoration, we plead for the healing of Jerusalem. Heal the brokenness and division that historical conflicts have created. Wash over the land with Your grace and mercy so that every wound may be tended to and every tear may be dried. Bring forth revival in this ancient city, igniting a new passion for You and for one another. Let the people of Jerusalem recognize the richness of their heritage and embrace the calling they have received to be a light unto the nations.
Lord, we are reminded that just as You set Jerusalem in the midst of other lands around her, You have placed each of us precisely where we are needed within Your glorious plan. Teach us to honor and cherish the unique identities of our own cities and nations while remembering our connection to Your kingdom. Help us to support one another, reaching across divides with love, understanding, and goodwill.
As we gaze upon Jerusalem, may we mirror its faithfulness in our own lives, recognizing that You are in our midst, guiding us toward a future filled with promise and hope. Equip us to carry Your message, witnessing to those around us about Your profound love displayed through Your holy city.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, we pray for Jerusalem, trusting that as we intercede, You are ever faithful to fulfill Your promises. Amen.
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Ezekiel 5:5 - "¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her."
"¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her." - Ezekiel 5:5
Ezekiel 18:5 - "¶ But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,"
Ezekiel 12:5 - "Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby."
Ezekiel 38:5 - "Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet:"
Ezekiel 7:5 - "Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come."
Ezekiel 14:5 (KJVA) 5 That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
Ezekiel 3:5 - "For thou art not sent to a people of a strange speech and of an hard language, but to the house of Israel;"
Ezekiel 32:5 - "And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with thy height."
Ezekiel 48:5 - "And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Ephraim."
Ezekiel 5:3 - "Thou shalt also take thereof a few in number, and bind them in thy skirts."
Ezekiel 34:5 - "And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered."
Ezekiel 39:5 - "Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD."
Ezekiel 19:5 (KJVA) 5 Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her whelps, and made him a young lion.
Ezekiel 10:5 - "And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh."
Ezekiel 1:5 - "Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man."
Ezekiel 23:5 - "And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours,"
Ezekiel 30:5 - "Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword."
Ezekiel 5:14 - "Moreover I will make thee waste, and a reproach among the nations that are round about thee, in the sight of all that pass by."
Ezekiel 22:5 - "Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed."
Ezekiel 14:5 - "That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols."
Ezekiel 2:5 - "And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them."
Ezekiel 43:5 - "So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house."
Ezekiel 25:5 - "And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD."
Ezekiel 42:5 - "Now the upper chambers were shorter: for the galleries were higher than these, than the lower, and than the middlemost of the building."
"¶ But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right," - Ezekiel 18:5
Ezekiel 46:5 - "And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah."
Ezekiel 17:5 - "He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree."
Ezekiel 13:5 - "Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD."
Ezekiel 37:5 - "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:"