We remember the people of Gaza in our
prayers. With the new Israeli ground offensives and sustained aerial, naval,
and artillery bombardments, the number of casualties has reached nearly 3,700,
including 763 dead. We pray for healing for the injured and solace for the
families of the dead. Additionally, we pray for strength and comfort for the
1.5 million Gazans suffering from limited water, food, electricity, fuel,
sanitation, and medical supplies.
We pray that the United Nations and other
global leaders will not simply stop with words of condemnation of the situation
in Gaza, but that they will also take action to relieve suffering and bring
about peace. We are sorrowful that the United States blocked a Security Council
statement calling for an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. But we
thank God that the UN has called an emergency general session to discuss Gaza.
We pray for the Christian community in Gaza.
This community of 2000 has experienced significant losses in the past 12 days
and church buildings have also sustained damage. We ask for God’s hand of
protection on this small group and pray that they might live in harmony with
their Muslim neighbors.
We pray that Palestinians can put aside their
differences and be united in their rejection of Israel’s actions in Gaza. We
pray that Palestinians and friends of Palestinians will raise a powerful voice
here and around the world in nonviolent opposition to the ongoing catastrophe.
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