Merciful God, we
ask for your protection over the many Palestinians held prisoner under Israeli administrative detention who face physical and
mental abuse at the hands of their captors. As many prisoners engage in a
hunger strike protesting their detention, we hope that the international
community recognizes the injustices and works to put an end to this abusive
system. Lord in your mercy…
Lord, we are
thankful for the reconciliation between the rival Palestinian political
factions which was announced last week, and pray that the unity described in
the agreement transcends politics and binds the entire Palestinian community as
one. Let this initiate an era of unified nonviolent resistance against
occupation and society-wide striving for peace. Lord in your mercy…
Lord, please
bless the people and countries currently undergoing elections, particularly
Afghanistan, Iraq, and India. Please bring peaceful political transitions in
the midst of difficult circumstances, and impart courage on these populations
to face down injustice and build societies based on unity and peace. Lord in
your mercy…
Gracious God,
please bless the many visitors and groups who will be touring the Holy Land in
the coming month, opening their hearts to the truth and empowering them to seek
justice on their return home. Make your presence known among the Sabeel staff
as they coordinate activities for the local community and the international
supporters, including Sabeel Nazareth’s meetings. Lord in your mercy…
Lord, we pray alongsidethe
World Council of Churches forthe countries of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Lord in
your mercy…
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