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A Prayer for Pakistan
Holy God, we pray for all whose families, homes and livelihoods have been devastated by floods. We especially pray for the people of Pakistan as the nation is overwhelmed. We give thanks for all that is being done to bring aid and relief and ask that you work in the hearts of your people to quickly provide more and more until hope is restored for all. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.
A Prayer for Sri Lanka
Out of our depths of despair, anger, fear, and a sense of injustice we cry out to you our Father. You gave us, new hope, new life, and the promise of transformation through the death and resurrection of your Son. We know through your stripes we are healed and through your blood we are redeemed.
We are mindful of the words of the psalmist (Psalm 94:20-23)
Can wicked rulers be allied with you,
those who contrive mischief by statute?
They band together against the life of the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.
But the Lord has become my stronghold,
and my God the rock of my refuge.
He will repay them for their iniquity
and wipe them out for their wickedness;
the Lord our God will wipe them out.
O Lord, our protector, our refuge, we offer to you our siblings in Sri Lanka, in the midst of their apparent hopelessness make your redeeming presence known, grant them peace with justice. Hear their cry O Lord and set them free.
We are mindful of the words of the psalmist (Psalm 94:20-23)
Can wicked rulers be allied with you,
those who contrive mischief by statute?
They band together against the life of the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.
But the Lord has become my stronghold,
and my God the rock of my refuge.
He will repay them for their iniquity
and wipe them out for their wickedness;
the Lord our God will wipe them out.
O Lord, our protector, our refuge, we offer to you our siblings in Sri Lanka, in the midst of their apparent hopelessness make your redeeming presence known, grant them peace with justice. Hear their cry O Lord and set them free.
A Prayer for Ukraine
Oh Great God, you call us to Peace.
As we mark six months of war in Ukraine, call us back to be peacemakers.
Strengthen all those working in the region for justice and for peace.
We cry to you to restore the people of Ukraine to a life of freedom and wholeness.
And we thank you for the resilience of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers, for all who have opened their homes and churches, and most of all for your deep love and grace in which we trust even in the midst of earthly conflict.
Amen.
A Prayer for Refugees
God creator of all,
For people who are displaced,
may they find a safe refuge.
For people who have lost control of their lives,
may they know a sure foundation.
For people who live in fear,
may they be given a strong fortress.
For people who are disillusioned,
may they have hope in a future.
Loving father in times of crisis, sorrow and uncertainty
we ask that you draw near.
Amen
For people who are displaced,
may they find a safe refuge.
For people who have lost control of their lives,
may they know a sure foundation.
For people who live in fear,
may they be given a strong fortress.
For people who are disillusioned,
may they have hope in a future.
Loving father in times of crisis, sorrow and uncertainty
we ask that you draw near.
Amen