As the illegal siege of the 1.6
million people who live in the Gaza Strip without freedom and human dignity
continues, we pray for the approximately
500 conscience minded people from around the world who plan to fly into
Ben Gurion International Airport on Friday in a non-violent act of solidarity
with the Palestinian people. We pray for
those on the Freedom Flotilla II who have been turned back from coming into
Gaza. As new plans are underway for those coming by air and sea, we pray that
the illegal siege of Gaza will come to an end so that peace, justice, and hope
may be realized. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the group of Protestant pastors in the Netherlands who
signed a petition last week to call on the Protestant Church to break all bonds
with Sabeel. We pray, “Father, forgive
them, for they do not know what they are doing.” We pray that they will start to understand
that having a bond with the Jewish people does not imply the condoning of
injustice against the Palestines, and that following Christ includes working
for peace and justice for all God’s children.
We pray for wisdom and courage for both Friends of Sabeel and the
churches in the Netherlands, to continue to work for a just peace in Israel and
Palestine. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for the participants and
leaders of the Clergy Wives Retreat this week.
May they find moments of rest and rejuvenation. We also pray for Sabeel’s Youth and Young
Adult ministries and programs through bible studies and the upcoming Single’s
dinner. We thank You, God, for the young people who
want to make a Christian difference with their lives. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
With the Prayer
Cycle of the World Council of Churches, we pray for: Colombia,
Ecuador, Venezuela
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