Daily Worship

A prayer for the Iraq Crisis

August 13, 2014 0 0

Psalm 27: 13-14

I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord; 
be strong, and let your heart take courage: 
Wait for the Lord!

Crying God,

We join our voices with those from around the globe, 
crying out for the plight of the persecuted minorities in Iraq.

We join our hearts with those displaced from their homes, yet again, 
crying out for the fear, the terror and the madness to end.

We join our hope with those who wait for rescue on the Shangal Mountains, 
crying out for food, for water and for the kingdom of heaven to break into this hell.

We join our faith with the faith of all who pray, 
Crying out for the slaughter of innocence to end.

We join our tears with yours, 
Crying out for us all to know and live by the things that make for peace.

So help us, God,  
Amen.