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Written by Laryn
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Wednesday, 14 January 2009 18:32 |
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Daryl Byler, the pastor who married Janel and I, is currently living in Amman, Jordan with Cindy, his wife. Daryl began a liquids-only fast when the Gaza incursion began (read more about it on their blog) and plans to continue until the war is over. Cindy and Daryl recently wrote this prayer:
A prayer for peace during a time of war
God whose voice spoke, “Let there be light” (Gen. 1:3) –
Let your overcoming light scatter the violence that darkens Gaza and Israel;
Let your guiding light give wisdom to leaders who seek for peace;
Let your healing light envelop the wounds of war and restore wholeness to body and mind and spirit.
God whose voice is powerful and full of majesty (Ps. 29:4) –
Open our ears to hear your Word;
Open our eyes to see your glory;
Open our hearts to humbly walk in your way of justice and peace.
God whose voice spoke, “You are my Son, the Beloved, with you I am well pleased” (Mark 1:11) –
Make us secure in knowing that we are your dearly loved children;
Make us confident in our calling as your ambassadors of reconciliation;
Make us steadfast in loving others as you have loved us.
God whose Spirit empowers us to speak words of truth (Acts 19:6) –
Give courage to our timid spirits;
Fill us with fresh passion for peace;
Make us bold to stand up for what is just and right and true.
God who separated the light from the darkness, God who called the light good (Gen. 1:4), make us to walk in your light. Be well pleased with all your children.
Amen
Here's a note from MCC:
Join MCC response to Gaza crisis: Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and its partner organizations in Gaza are providing aid to families suffering from a punishing war and the misery of an ongoing economic blockade. MCC believes that peace and security can only be gained through peaceful means and is increasing its call for all parties to engage in political negotiations to address the issues that divide them. MCC has worked alongside Palestinians for nearly six decades and Israelis for nearly 40 years. MCC’s partners in Palestine/Israel are committed to nonviolence and a future of peace, justice and reconciliation for both peoples. Visit mcc.org for more information, including regularly updated posts from MCC workers in the region. MCC encourages your prayers for peace, your gifts to help meet human need and your letters to government representatives, urging them to use their influence to end the violence in Palestine/Israel.
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