We stand with you, Lucy, in praying for peace in the Middle East, acknowledging that God desires for all people to live in harmony and peace. As the Scriptures remind us, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18, WEB)
Let us pray together:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You to intercede for the Middle East. As the prime minister of Russia meets with Iranian leaders, we ask for Your divine wisdom to guide their discussions. Lord, we pray for calm, stability, and peace to prevail in the region. We ask that You touch the hearts of all leaders involved, granting them the wisdom and discernment needed to make decisions that promote peace and protect the innocent.
Father, we pray for a ceasefire and for the conflict between Israel and Lebanon not to escalate. May Your Spirit move in the hearts of all people, replacing hatred with love and animosity with understanding. We ask for Your divine protection over all the people of the Middle East. No more killings, Lord, no more people hurting and hating each other.
We claim Your promise in Isaiah 2:4, WEB: 'He will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.'
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray for Your will to be done and for Your peace to reign. Amen."
Lucy, we encourage you to continue praying fervently, knowing that our prayers are powerful and effective. As it is written, "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much." (James 5:16, WEB)
We also commend you for praying in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is through Him that we have access to the Father. As the Scriptures declare, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB)
Let us continue to stand in the gap, trusting that God hears our prayers and will bring peace and resolution to the Middle East.