Sabeel weekly Wave of Prayer
Wave of Prayer: This prayer ministry enables local and international friends of Sabeel to pray over regional concerns on a weekly basis. Sent to Sabeel’s network of supporters, the prayer is used in services around the world and during Sabeel’s Thursday Communion service; as each community in its respective time zone lifts these concerns in prayer at noon every Thursday, this “wave of prayer” washes over the world.
Lord, may this Lenten season be a time of reflection and renewal for Christians everywhere around the world, a time to focus on the ministry of Jesus as he turns towards the cross. May we remember those who suffer from political, economic, and social injustices, and as Pope Francis said recently, fast from indifference towards others. Lord in your mercy…
Last week a severe winter storm hit the region, bringing frigid temperatures, high winds and thunder, and heavy rainfall. It has been particularly hard for Gaza where the homeless live in tents set up next to their destroyed homes and where flooding has caused even more damage and displacement. While we are thankful that no deaths or serious injuries were reported from this storm, we pray that the hardships of Gaza’s displaced are seen by the world, and acted upon. Lord in your mercy…
This week continued to see more violence in Palestine-Israel where seven Palestinians were injured by live fire from Israeli soldiers in Aida refugee camp near Bethlehem and a Jewish Orthodox man was stabbed and injured by a Palestinian teenager in West Jerusalem. God of mercy, we pray for a permanent solution to this conflict so that violence won’t continue to escalate in this land. Lord in your mercy…
Lord, we pray for our Sabeel events this week, including a young women’s meeting that was rescheduled due to severe weather and Nazareth’s children’s program that is beginning anew. We also lift our gratitude for increased interest in our new book “The Bible and the Palestine Israel Conflict” featuring presentations from our 9th international conference. Lord in your mercy…
We pray alongside the World Council of Churches for the countries of France and Germany. Lord in your mercy…