Thursday, April 24, 2014

24/4/14 - English

Everlasting God, Holy Week in Jerusalem meant increased restrictions, roadblocks, checkpoints, and arrests within the Palestinian community, especially in the Old City. God, we long for the day when the Holy City is a place of unity rather than division, when occupation has given way to justice which restores the spirit, and peace which refreshes the soul. Lord in your mercy…

This week we remember the many killed during the Armenian genocide, and particularly lift up the Palestinian Armenian community, that they may feel your presence and comfort. And as we commemorate this massacre, enable us to recognize injustice wherever it occurs and empower us to act as messengers of your peace. Lord in your mercy…

Merciful God, fighting rages on in Syria and seems to have no end. Please bless the courageous peacemakers who are working to stop the daily atrocities, surroundthe Syrian people with your love and peace which surpass understanding, and bring this war to a just resolution. Lord in your mercy…

Lord, please bless Sabeel’s programs for this week, including the Easter Dinner in Jerusalem on Saturday and Sabeel Nazareth’s activities. Please continue to guide the transitions currently happening in Sabeel, and allow our work to glorify your name. Lord in your mercy…

Lord, we pray alongsidethe World Council of Churches forthe countries of Djibouti and Somalia. Lord in your mercy…


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