A framework agreement between Iran
and six world powers on Iran’s nuclear program could be reached soon. Lord, we pray that a deal will be reached and that the outcome will
increase stability in the whole world, but especially in the Middle East region
where there is so much conflict, violence, poverty and oppression. Lord in your mercy…
Palestinians commemorated Land Day
this past Monday, protesting Israel’s continued and escalating confiscation of
Palestinian land. On Sunday around 100 people arrived at Israeli President
Reuven Rivlin’s residence in Jerusalem, the last stop of a march for Bedouin
rights. Lord, we pray that Israeli leaders will hear their call to officially
recognize the 46 unrecognized Bedouin villages of the Negev and cancel the
Israeli government’s plans to resettle an estimated 100,000 indigenous
inhabitants. Lord in your mercy…
This past weekend thousands of
Palestinian Christians came together in joyous Palm Sunday celebrations to
commemorate another march— Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Lord, though most Palestinians are barred entry into Jerusalem by Israel and
suffer under Israel’s military occupation, we pray that they take joy in Christ
ushering in a new covenant based on justice for the oppressed. Lord in
your mercy…
During this Holy week, Christians in Palestine
and around the world are preparing to celebrate Easter. Merciful God,
please bless the celebrations, helping us to remember Christ’s sacrifice and
find hope in his resurrection. Lord in
your mercy…
We pray alongside the World Council
of Churches for the countries of Brunei, Malaysia
and Singapore. Lord in your mercy…
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