Aleppo

“You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror“ (Psalm 10:17-18, NIV). 

Lord, hear our prayer for the people of Syria. 

Bring peace to that nation, and particularly to the war-ravaged people of Aleppo. 

Give relief from bombs and bullets and disease and hunger and hopelessness. 

Grant wisdom to those who are seeking a path to peace; awaken the leaders of the world, and especially my nation’s leaders, to risk comfort and status on behalf of those who have lost so much. 

Let the people of Aleppo not lose heart. God of all comfort, send them comfort and protect them under the shadow of your wings, in Jesus’ name, amen.

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