Thursday, December 19, 2013

19/12/13 - English

Lord, the Middle East is still reeling from the effects of the massive winter storm which recently hit the region. While clean-up begins, we pray for your protection over all the refugees who have been disproportionately affected by the storm, and we pray for the people of Gaza who face not only the crisis of severe weather but also an unblinking Israeli blockade. We pray for your blessing on all those without power, heat, water, or shelter. Lord in your mercy…

Gracious God, we ask for your blessing on Sabeel’s programs this week, specifically for the Christmas Dinner. May it be a time of fellowship, joy, and community as we prepare to celebrate the coming of your son. Please bless Sabeel Nazareth’s activities and programs this week. Lord in your mercy…

Merciful God, we daily give thanks for your gift to us that is your son. May we celebrate thoughtfully, live joyously, and give generously, and may this attitude of celebration continue past Christmas into the New Year. Please bless our families, our friends, our neighbors, and the strangers around us, and let us be a blessing to our communities. Lord in your mercy…

Lord, we pray alongside the World Council of Churches for the countries of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, and Togo, and next week for the countries of Ghana and Nigeria. Lord in your mercy…


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