Prayers at a Time of War in the Middle East
This page will be updated regularly. If you would like to contribute a prayer, email us at info@ccow.org.uk.
Prayers for Peace and an End to War
Middle East as a whole
- Please read the prayer points, videos of prayer songs, statements from church leaders, and more from the Middle East Council of Churches and Archbishop Hosam Naoum’s pastoral letter
- A prayer from CAFOD
- A prayer from the Methodist Church, written by a member of their Farsi community
- Video and prayer slides from Tearfund – a heartfelt video from Tearfund’s Middle East Regional Director with his prayer points
- Prayer slides from the SBC International Board of Mission
- Prayers for the Middle East from the URC – a longer, reflective prayer
- Formal prayers and updated prayer points from partners of Embrace the Middle East
- A prayer from Christian Aid
- Prayer Points for Peace and Justice in the Middle East from the National Association of Evangelicals
- A prayer from the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Deqhani
Ever-loving God,
who hears us in our anguish and distress,
and longs for us to be free.
We pray for the people of Iran and the wider Middle East,
at this time of fear and uncertainty.
Be near to those who are anxious;
bring comfort to all who are suffering.
Guide those with the power to make decisions,
and lead them in the ways of wisdom, compassion and moderation:
that people of goodwill would seek harmony and reconciliation.
Join us with our Christian brothers and sisters in all places,
in praying for peace with justice,
through him who is the prince of peace,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer Points for Iran (combining points from an Iranian refugee and points raised by agencies)
- For the people of Iran
- For the health and safety of family and friends of those who have sought refuge here
- For positive change, so that the people of Iran can live in peace and freedom
- For vulnerable minorities in Iran and especially for Christians
Powerful video requesting prayer for Lebanon – from Rabih Wazir, Canadian Baptist Ministries in Beirut (and a story about the suffering of a Christian village)
