Lord, we lift up
the Central African Republic to you, decrying the horrific atrocities committed
recently by people who claim a Christian faith. We condemn these acts, many of
which are too graphic to mention and too horrifying to consider, committed on
the basis of ethnic hatred. Lord, we ask you to empower the international
community to condemn this violence, and we pray that you raise up a generation
of peacemakers among the people of CAR. Lord in your mercy…
God of Peace, we
pray for your protection over the refugees, the children, the dispossessed, and
the suffering around the world, particularly remembering the people of Syria.
You take away the sin of the world, and we ask that you would grant us your
peace. Lord in your mercy…
Lord, as the
peace process continues here in Palestine, we ask for courage for the leaders
involved, that they may put asidepolitical manipulation in favor of bold
truth-telling, stand up for justice instead of national interests, and seize
upon opportunities to build a lasting peace. Lord in your mercy…
Gracious God, we
continue to ask your blessing on Sabeel during this difficult time of
transition; the search has begun for a new director, and we ask that you be
present in our discernment through this process. We continue to give you thanks
for the blessing of our local programs, including a joint
trip to the Negev and groups visiting our offices this week. Lord in your
mercy…
Lord, we pray
alongside the World Council of Churches for the countries of Italy, Malta,
Portugal, and Spain. Lord in your mercy…
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