God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble.”Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬ ‭CEV‬‬

“Nations rage! Kingdoms fall! But at the voice of God the earth itself melts.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭6‬ ‭CEV‬‬

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you! Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” For my brothers and companions’ sake I will say, “Peace be within you!” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.”Psalm‬ ‭122‬:‭6‬-‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

1. Estimates suggest that 70% of Gaza live in deep poverty, and 80% depend on external aid. Only 5% of Gaza have regular access to clean water. The conflict of 2023 increased the misery by orders of magnitude as what little infrastructure and economic activity existed was flattened by Israel's bombings. Pray for improved living conditions.

2. Palestinian Christians find themselves attacked or betrayed from all sides. They are regarded as Arab Palestinians by Israel and as Western collaborators by extremist Muslims, and they are generally ignored or abandoned by the global Church. Many are leaving Christianity because of this. Pray that those who remain might continue to stay strong in both their Christian faith and in their commitment to live out the gospel in very difficult conditions. Pray that they might also know God's protection.

3. Pray not only for the peace of Jerusalem, but also that both sides meet the Prince of Peace. Human negotiations may lead to temporary ceasefires, but it is through Him alone that any meaningful reconciliation will come.