God of the ages, we give thanks for the Christians of the Middle East. From the day of Pentecost to the present, the followers of Jesus have been present worshipping and witnessing faithfully, often in times of challenge 
and of peril. May they find strength and courage in you for the living of these days. Remind our sisters and brothers of the hope of the resurrection. May that hope help our brothers and sisters hold fast in your call in Christ to be peacemakers. Grant a spirit and practice of cooperation and tolerance among people of all faiths. Guide them in the slow, often difficult, process of building trust between individuals and institutions. Lead all Middle Eastern people in their search for justice and lasting peace. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
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