By the National Association of Evangelicals
In the last few weeks, thousands of Christians have been forced by militant rule to flee their homes in northern Iraq. The United States has authorized air strikes and humanitarian aid airdrops in Iraq. The United Nations has condemned militant actions and is urging a coordinated response. Stories of the persecution of Christians and other minorities in Iraq, Egypt, Syria and other areas in the Middle East continue to fill the media. In light of these realities, the NAE asks you to join with other Christians around the world in praying for peaceful resolution and relief for those caught in the violence and persecution.
Prayer Events
- The World Evangelical Alliance is organizing a prayer gathering for the Middle East at the International Salvation Army Headquarters in New York City at 5:30 pm on August 14.
- Encourage your church to set aside time in this Sunday’s service to pray as a congregation for Iraq.
Prayer Points
- Pray for President Obama and his advisors as they consider where and how to provide humanitarian assistance and military intervention in Iraq.
- Pray for safety for Christians and other minorities in Iraq who are fleeing violence and persecution. Pray that they would find safe harbor.
- Pray for comfort for those across the Middle East who have lost loved ones and have suffered traumatic violence.
- Pray for missionaries and humanitarian aid workers who serve in difficult and violent corners of the world, that they will be kept safe, and that their efforts will contribute to a fuller realization of the peace and prosperity that God intends for all
Read more at http://www.nae.net/prayforiraq