We pray for the churches in Syria
and Egypt at this time of dramatic change in their countries. We pray that they would be beacons of hope
and love, in the midst of political confusion and violent conflict. We pray
that their practices of worship and seeking the common good will witness to the
importance of reconciliation and tolerance. Lord in your mercy…
Just as God provided manna from the heavens, we trust in God’s
provision for the needs of our lives. We
hold up to God those who will not receive their salaries this month because of shortages
of money in the Palestinian Authority, a shortfall due to Israel’s unjust
withholding of Palestinian tax income and trade revenue, as punishment for our
bid for statehood at the United Nations.
As the unemployment rate in the West Bank rises, we grip tightly to God’s
invitation not to worry, but remain faithful and positive through the
increasing difficulties of life. We pray that the workers will soon receive
their wages. Lord in your mercy…
In the midst of ordinary time (kronos),
extraordinary time (kairos) can happen. We are reminded this week of the fullness of time that came two years ago
when Palestinian Christians gathered to write the “Kairos for Palestine”
document. We pray for the upcoming
strategic planning meeting in Bethlehem, that the Kairos process will continue
to bear fruit locally and around the world. Lord in your mercy…
Today, young adults will gather in Nazareth for their monthly
meeting and over 120 Muslim and Christian clergy will gather for an encounter
in Beit Sahour. We rejoice that so many people
of all ages, faiths, and vocations recognize the absolute need for solidarity
and dialogue with one another. We pray
for the safety of the clergy and youth in travel, for excellent discussion, and
a renewed sense of commitment to God and vision for God’s people. Lord in your mercy…
With the World Council of Churches we pray
for Liberia and Sierra Leone. We trust that God knows their needs and
gifts. We pray they feel a sense of
God’s presence, and support from the global Christian family this week. Lord in your mercy…
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