The news flashes across screens: rockets over Israeli cities. In homes across America, hearts stop. This isn’t just another foreign conflict—this is family. When Israel faces danger, millions of Americans don’t just watch—they pray.
“If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill,” declares the ancient psalm. For those who treasure both America and Israel, these aren’t just poetic words—they’re a sacred commitment. The prayers found in Stand By Me – Volume 3: National and Communal Prayers give voice to this commitment, offering powerful words for Israel’s protection and America’s divine purpose.
When David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Israel’s independence in 1948, America was the first nation to extend recognition—just 11 minutes later. This wasn’t a coincidence, but rather destiny: two nations divinely intertwined. The prayers in Stand By Me – Volume 3: National and Communal Prayers recognize this special relationship, honoring the unique bond these nations share through ancient and contemporary prayers that have sustained both through challenging times.
“Who will stand for Israel if not us?” This question resonates with those who understand history’s hard lessons. Throughout Stand By Me – Volume 3: National and Communal Prayers, its prayers for Israel’s brave defenders remind us of our responsibility to become what Isaiah called “watchmen on the walls”—those who refuse to remain silent when threats arise. These powerful prayers allow Americans to stand spiritually alongside those defending Israel’s borders.
And yet, these same watchmen understand that America’s own divine purpose requires equally fervent prayer. From the Pilgrims who saw America as a “city on a hill” to the Founders who acknowledged divine providence, America’s story has always intertwined with sacred destiny. “Stand By Me, Vol. 3” bridges this dual concern with its collection of prayers for American leadership and military forces, recognizing that both nations require divine wisdom for those in authority.
The power of these prayers lies in their ancient roots. When American voices pronounce the carefully transliterated Hebrew prayers in Stand By Me, Vol. 3, they join a river of faith flowing uninterrupted for millennia. The complete Hebrew-English access provided in the book makes these powerful declarations accessible to all believers who cherish both nations’ welfare.
This accessibility becomes particularly vital during times of crisis. Whether it is a pandemic, natural disaster, or conflict, the “Prayers for Times of Crisis” section provides spiritual lifelines when troubling reports emerge from either nation. These prayers transform anxiety into purpose and helplessness into spiritual authority, giving voice to the deepest longings of the heart.
For those who understand the sacred connection between America and Israel, prayer isn’t passive—it’s the most active response possible. It’s standing guard in the spiritual realm while Israeli soldiers stand at physical borders. It’s covering America’s leaders while they make decisions affecting global stability. Stand By Me, Vol. 3 provides the vocabulary when our own words fail, equipping believers to participate meaningfully in supporting both nations through every challenge.
The call to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” isn’t just rhetoric—it’s a divine invitation to participate in history’s most enduring promise. It’s the same spirit that moves Americans to pray for their own nation’s welfare and security. Stand By Me helps answer both calls with confidence and power, connecting readers with believers across time and space who have raised their voices for these two nations.
Ancient words. Timeless truth. Two nations. One destiny. One book that brings them together in prayer.
“Stand By Me: Hebrew Prayers for All Believers – Volume 3” is available here!
