Daily Prayer · September 23, 2026
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Pray →God of Truth, we lift up the people of Sri Lanka in this time of scrutiny and unresolved questions surrounding the 2019 Easter bombings. Darkness has sought to cloak accountability and justice, but nothing is hidden from You. Shine Your light into every corner where truth remains concealed. Strengthen the families still grieving and seeking answers, bringing comfort and peace to their hearts. Let those responsible be brought to justice, not through human strength alone but by the wisdom that comes from above. Reveal Jesus in every courtroom, every investigation, and every heart touched by these events. Dismantle networks of violence and let mercy triumph over judgment. For the sake of Your great name, we ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Pray →Lord of Hosts, we turn to You for Natalie Abudayyeh and all those facing imprisonment in Ramallah. In a place where walls and bars hold many, may Your presence be felt deeply. Reveal Yourself as the one who sets captives free and binds up broken hearts. May these cells be filled with singing, joy, and laughter. Turn a place of confinement into a place of remembrance and meditation of You. Guard Natalie with Your peace that surpasses understanding, keeping her mind and heart strong. Grant her an unyielding hope, even behind iron doors. Turn the eyes of authorities toward justice, and reveal Jesus to both captors and prisoners alike. We ask for a grace-filled transformation throughout Israel and Palestine, where swords are beaten into plowshares. For the glory of Your great name we pray. Amen.
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Pray →Redeemer, we remember Sri Lanka as the court prepares to deliver its verdict on the tragic Easter bombings that shook Colombo. You have seen the pain of those who mourn, and Your ear is attentive to their cries. Let justice roll down like waters, bringing truth and healing to a land still marked by grief. Guard the hearts of believers as they continue to stand in faith amidst the shadows of loss. Bind up the brokenhearted, and let the message of resurrection shine through even this dark moment. Reveal Jesus in powerful ways to all in Sri Lanka — officials, perpetrators, and those searching for hope in these events. Restore what has been stolen and let peace reign where violence tried to claim dominion. In the name of Jesus, who is our Resurrection and Life, Amen.
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Pray →Redeemer, we turn our hearts to those believers facing persecution around the world who find fewer paths to safety in the United States. Shelter them under Your wing where no harm can touch them. Make a way where there seems to be no way, opening doors for refuge that no man can shut. Raise up leaders willing to act with compassion and justice, that their policies would reflect Your heart for the oppressed. Reveal Jesus even amidst these barriers, that officials and communities might see and know Him. Protect Your children with an unseen hand until safety comes. For Your name's sake and glory, Amen.