After over 200 days, Israel continues its military operations in Gaza. Israeli air strikes are relentless, killing many indiscriminately and destroying Mosques, residential buildings, ambulances, hospitals, and UN facilities. The little news coming out of Jabalia refugee camp is horrifying. Despite international pressure Israel has not withdrawn from Rafah and continues its invasion resulting in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Experts contend that Israel’s impunity from international law threatens global security. As of this week, over 35,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7th.
● Loving God, why is this nightmare continuing? Lord, for our siblings in Gaza we ask that you have mercy on them and strengthen them in these times, as for us, keep our hearts from being numb to the pain and show us the ways to stop these atrocities. Lord, in these dark times with no hope in sight, we remember that we must “endure patiently” (Revelations 3:10) and continue being witnesses of Christ irrespective of our circumstances.
Lord in your mercy… hear our prayer