Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Sept. 18, 2023
Next week, Kumi Now will focus on Bedouin rights in Palestine. Palestinian Bedouins are a nomadic people who are a characterized by a semi-pastoral and agricultural lifestyle. Ever since the establishment of the State of Israel, many Palestinian Bedouins have been repeatedly ethnically cleansed and those remaining in Palestine-Israel experience daily violence.
Resurrected Christ, we pray for all Palestinian Bedouins who are suffering immensely from the State of Israel. Protect the way of life of Palestinian Bedouins who are under constant erasure by violent settlers and the State of Israel.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayer
On September 9th, Melad Al-Raei, a 15-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli occupation forces in the midst of clashes in Al-Aroub refugee camp north of Hebron. The Palestinian Authority health ministry reported that he was fatally shot in the back.
Heavenly Father, we lament the news of the death of yet another young Palestinian. Bring comfort to Melad’s family and community. Bring an end to this occupation that results in the loss of life for so many.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayer.
Following the controversial property deal in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City between the Armenian Patriarchy and Israeli settler organization, Sabeel is continuing to call for unity among Christians in the face of this challenge. Last week, Sabeel participated in the first of what will become weekly protests against the property deal.
Lord, we cry over the city of Jerusalem as You did. Bring unity by your Holy Spirit to all the Christian denominations in Jerusalem so that we may be a strong prophetic voice against sin.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayer.
On September 7th, clashes between various groups in Ein el-Hilweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, reignited. The violence resulted in 11 deaths, 2 of which were civilians, and 100 injuries. This incident follows a similar event from late July when another 13 people were killed in the camp.
God of peace and refuge, we cry out in lament over the continued violence taking place in Ein el-Hilweh camp. Bring comfort to the families of those who were killed and healing to those injured. We plead for Your intervention to bring justice to all Palestinian refugees and allow them to return back to their homeland.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayer.
In the past few weeks, Tamir Pardo, a former senior official of Mossad, described Israel’s actions in the West Bank as enforcing an “apartheid” system. Pardo has now joined the small but growing list of retired Israeli officials to speak out about the injustices being done to Palestinians.
Lord, may the statements, confessions, and voices of those who proclaim Israel as Apartheid be heard in every corner of the Earth. Let the sins of Apartheid be exposed for the whole Earth to see, leaving no doubt how Israel is systematically oppressing Palestinians. We yearn to see Your justice flow like a mighty river, liberating all those under oppression.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayer.
On Sunday, September 3rd, Sabeel-Kairos UK held the first of four webinars for their new online series, “Hope for Palestine.” On the first Sunday of the month, from now until December, they will host Palestinian speakers Marah Sarji, Jonathan Kuttab, and Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei.
Father of all nations, we thank you for the work of Sabeel-Kairos UK. Bless their efforts and continue to strengthen the relationships between Sabeel and its partners worldwide.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayer.
A death toll rising above 5,000 is reported from the north eastern city of Derna from catastrophic flooding in the wake of Mediterranean storm Daniel. The city lacked the infrastructure to withstand the 414.1 millimeters of rain that the city received from Sunday to Monday.
Lord Christ, we pray for all who have lost loved ones and are suffering from storm Daniel and the lack of infrastructure in Libya. Safely guide the search and rescue teams who are working tirelessly to save lives and recover bodies. We also continue to pray for those in Morocco suffering the effects of the earthquake. May the international community increase their aid to the victims in Morocco and Libya.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayer
We join with the World Council in their prayer for the countries of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Lord in Your mercy… hear our prayers