“Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”
Israel and the United States enter this week with heavy hearts. There has been an increase in American casualties as operations against the Iranian regime expand. U.S. bases across the region have come under attack in several Gulf nations, with a return to full-scale war a distinct possibility. This is also a solemn week for Israel and the Jewish people as they observe the holiday of Tisha B’Av. During this time, we pray to God for courage, for resolve, and for a future filled with God’s gift of shalom, peace. | 
