“Peace Not Walls”, a special ELCA campaign calling for a just peace in Palestine and Israel:
Together we pray with and for our sisters and brothers in the Holy
Land, lifting up prayers for the peace of Jerusalem, of Israel, and
of Palestine. Lord, where relationships are broken, where people
are isolated – from each other and also from goods and services
that alleviate suffering – and where political processes meant to
restore dignity produce cynicism and anger, grant that your mercy
and life-restoring steadfastness may astound us, animating in us
an eagerness to forgive and be forgiven. Empower individuals,
communities, and nations to be generous and tenderhearted. Bless
Palestinians and Israelis who dare to take risks for peace. Guide
and refresh all those who accompany them. Amen.