In the build up to the first stage of elections planned for 28 November, religious minorities in Egypt are in need of our prayers. This year has seen an increase in sectarian violence, with over 44 incidents reported so far, compared with 53 from 2008 to 2010. Then there is the military’s attack of peaceful protestors in early October. The nation is in desperate need of our prayers.

This week, please:

• Father, we pray for the nation of Egypt as the elections approach and we ask that You would bring forth a government that prospers all Egyptians.
• Pray that Egypt’s new government will be built on the principles of justice, equality and freedom for all.
• Ask God to grant wisdom to CSW’s advocacy team as it advocate on behalf of Egypt’s Coptic community.
• Pray for dialogue between leaders of different faiths in Egypt, that they would seek to find common ground and would advocate for equal rights for all Egyptians, irrespective of their religious backgrounds.
• Ask God to bless the initiatives being birthed by Egypt’s young people, Christians and Muslims working together to call for freedom for all Egyptians.
• Give thanks that CSW was able to provide advocacy training to Egyptian Christians, this September.
• Pray for those who received advocacy training, asking God to strengthen them as they boldly seek the best for their country.