Praying for peace in the Middle East
With the current (and escalating) crisis in Israel, Lebanon, and other parts of the Middle East, it’s hard to know what to think or how to respond. Arab World Ministries issued a brief report today on the situation that includes a call for prayer for those caught in the crossfire:
Many have come to accept the status quo of warfare. “Here we go again!” they say, anticipating that this will be a long-run conflict. But what does this mean in practical terms?—lack of electricity, scarcity of provisions, and disruptions to work, school, and every day life. Fear for their future, and for the safety of friends and family all become daily realities and pressures. Of course, those in Israel face similar concerns with the fear of suicide bombings and other reprisals alongside the swapping of missile attacks from either side.
This might seem like “business as usual” to a jaded outside observer, but it’s a very real and horrific situation for those caught in the middle. Let’s heed AWM’s call to prayer and pray both for God’s protection for the innocent and for a swift end to the violence.
