Continue praying for Gaza

As the BBC news site reports the announcement of a ceasefire and we all instinctively give thanks, let's do that, for this is good news.
Not news that can stop us praying:
that the suffering thousands in Gaza will receive the aid and support they need;
that the violence will cease;
that a new way of living together between the Israelies and the Palestinians may be found;
for our sisters and brothers in the Church as they bear witness to the Lord Jesus Christ in this situation.

There is much still to pray for as we think of Gaza.

Pray for Gaza

The BBC web site today announces that more than 1,000 people have been killed in the recent round of violence in Gaza.

This is not a post seeking to take sides, to blame one or the other, violence is violence whether by terrorist rocket or state funded aircraft or army.

Pray for the suffering people of Gaza. May the God of peace bring an end to this time of conflict and teach the Israelies and Palestinians to live together as neighbours in this part of the world. Pray for the International community that we would use all possible means to end this violence and bring aid to those suffering. Pray that our sisters and brothers in the church in both Palestine and Israel may live the blessed life of those who make peace and are known as the children of God.