A Prayer for Sudan

Abba, Father,
I cry out to you today
on behalf of the people of Sudan.

I ask you to give them
energy to work for justice,
genius to solve stubborn problems,
compassion for others,
and resources to work with.

Give them leaders with integrity and wisdom.
Raise up leaders in the churches.
Provide training for their leaders
and patience,
understanding,
and cooperation for all.

Let the results of the referendum be pleasing to you,
and let the problems that stand in the way
of peace and progress--
usage rights for the Nile,
border disputes,
a plan for sharing oil revenues,
and more--
be resolved peacefully and fairly.

Bring an end to war
and persecution for all peoples,
and especially for the Christians of southern Sudan,
in Jesus' name, amen.