Lord,
we praise you and offer prayers of thanksgiving for the avoidance of an attack
in Syria and the possibility for a diplomatic solution. We pray that the deal
to destroy chemical weapon stocks in Syria will be the beginning of a peaceful
end to this horrific civil war, and that this marks the beginning of
disarmament of the entire Middle East. Lord in your mercy…
Gracious
God, this week we wish to remember the thousands of Palestinian refugees massacred
at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps in Beirut thirty-one years ago. Even
decades later, Palestinian refugees continue to face dire circumstances and
desperately need a political solution based on international law. Lord, we pray
for your protection for all refugees in the Middle East: Palestinians, Iraqis,
Syrians, and other displaced groups. Lord in your mercy…
The World Health Organization estimates that more
than one-third of women around the world will experience some form of physical
or sexual violence in her lifetime, and recent events in India and Yemen
highlight the urgency of this issue. Lord,
as women across the globe face discrimination and violence, we pray for legal
and societal changes which will curb the tide of violence against women. Lord
in your mercy…
Lord,
we ask for your hand to guide Sabeel’s programs this week, including the Clergy
Wives Retreat on Thursday and Friday, and the Ecumenical Prayer Service for
peace in Syria and the Middle East on Friday. Please grant us the clarity to
finish preparations for these events, and let us embody your peace and love in
all we do. Lord in your mercy…
God,
we also pray alongside the World Council of Churches for the countries of
Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary. Lord in your mercy…
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