‘Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?’(Psalm 139:7)

Sunday 23 November

Read Psalm 139 as you pray for the people of Syria. May they be keenly aware of God’s closeness and presence today.

Monday 24 November

Tragically, a suicide bomber targeted an Orthodox church in Damasus on 22 June, claiming 25 lives and injuring over 70 people. A statement by the Ministry of Interior Affairs blamed Islamic State (IS) for the attack. Please pray for the Christian community as they continue to grieve and rebuild, and for an end to terrorist attacks.

Tuesday 25 November

‘We just want to be left alone and live peacefully…Over 60 Murshidis have been assassinated since the fall of Assad. This should stop.’ (A prominent Murshidi community leader)

There has been a marked increase in the targeting of members of the Al-Murshidiyyah religious community since the fall of the Assad regime (December 2024). Ask God to protect this vulnerable group today.

Wednesday 26 November

In July, clashes between Druze militia and pro-government forces in As-Suwayda Governorate resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people in just eight days. Pray that the ceasefire would continue to hold, and that God would raise up peacemakers and diffuse sectarian tensions in the region and country.

Thursday 27 November

Pray for members of the international community and media as they address Syria at this critical time. Ask God to grant them the wisdom to see and understand developments clearly, and crucially, to avoid amplifying false, misleading or harmful narratives.

Friday 28 November

Please continue to pray for a swift and peaceful transition to true democracy. Pray that the transitional government would rule with integrity and impartiality, and that Syrians of all walks of life, religions and beliefs would work together to build a peaceful and inclusive future.

Saturday 29 November

Father God, thank you that ultimately you are the only one who holds authority over Syria. We pray that you would lead the nation to a peaceful and prosperous future, both through the transitional government and through the people of Syria as a whole. Amen.

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