Thursday, October 31, 2013

31/10/13 - English

Lord, we continue to pray for the people of Syria, and wish to particularly pray for the health of Syria’s children. At least twenty children have contracted polio in eastern Syria, but we fear that the continued chaos and displacement could lead to an even worse outbreak. Lord, we ask that you will protect those most vulnerable and pave the way for health workers to reach those affected. Lord in your mercy… 

Gracious God, please make your presence felt among farmers across Palestine as they face disruptions to their harvest and violence against their property. Recently, Israeli settlers razed agricultural land in Nablus, Salfit, and Bethlehem for the expansion of settlements. Lord, we remember your promise and long for the day when swords will be beaten into plowshares and your justice will reign on the earth. Lord in your mercy…

Lord, we ask that you would guide the proceedings of the World Council of Churches’ 10th Assembly in Busan, South Korea, as it begins this week. May this year’s theme, “God of life, lead us to justice and peace,” be a driving force in planning future programs and in our daily lives. Lord in your mercy…

We continue in our prayers for Sabeel’s 9th International Conference at the end of November, asking that you would guide our preparations and enable us to glorify your Name in our work. Lord in your mercy…

Lord, we pray alongside the World Council of Churches for the Indian Ocean island nations: Comoros, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Lord in your mercy…


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