A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, December 10th

Good morning, God

The headlines speak of new houses being built.  Usually, this bodes well for a city; it means that the economy is good and getting better and that people are thriving in their day-to-day lives.  And, it is a wonderful feeling to move into a brand-new house!

However, when the motive to building a whole community of houses is retaliation, the joy fades out.  Such is the case in Israel.  A few days ago, the United Nations voted by a very big majority to name Palestine a “Non-member Observation State” upgrading the recognition from a “Non-member Observation Entity”.  Israel, and the U.S. and a few other countries refuse to recognize this change in status.  In fact, Israel is commencing to build houses in an area that the Palestinians also have claimed.  And, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, “the U.N. decision will not bring us closer to peace”.

Heavenly Father, your Word tells us that Israel and Palestine will always be at odds.  It started a really long time ago and will continue into the future.

So, we pray this day for the “innocent”, those who struggle each day in Israel and Palestine for life, liberty and happiness.

In Jesus’ name, Amen