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As we mark the first anniversary of the devastating conflict between Israel, Gaza and now Lebanon and the wider Middle East, Faith2Share joins our members and others to reflect on a year marked by profound loss and suffering in the region. We mourn for the lives torn apart and for the wounds that remain open, on all sides. Many among us have connections to this region, and we stand with them, praying for an end to the violence that has destroyed so much.

We lament the cycle of violence that continues to escalate, seeming to push peace further from reach. Today, we pray for the leaders who hold the power to make lasting change. May their hearts be softened, their visions broadened, and their courage strengthened to seek peace, not through force, but through understanding and compassion. Let them be moved by the voices of those who suffer, so that they may find a path toward reconciliation.

As we remember that this land, where Jesus lived and died, has been home to diverse faiths for millennia, we pray for light amid this darkness and for the spark of hope that can ignite peace. We pray for a future where all people in this region - Christians, Jews, Muslims and others - can live in dignity, security, and harmony. Until that day comes, sustain us with Your unfailing love and steadfast promise of peace.

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  • Israel
  • Lebanon
  • Palestinian Territory, Occupied

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  • Middle East

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