Lord, You said “Peace, be still,” and the storm was stilled.
We confess that at times, we feel overwhelmed by the storm. But today, we lift our eyes to you—the Maker of heaven and earth. And we ask for a miracle…let your peace fill Gaza and Israel.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, let violence cease in the region. Let there be no more bloodshed. We know your heart breaks for those killed and those left behind—for the orphaned child, the injured elderly, those abducted and families desperate for safety. Lord, speak into this crisis.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray for those who have lost loved ones. Let your peace and love wash over them. Please protect and provide for those who have been abducted and bring them home safely. Let them be reunited with their loved ones–let them feel the comfort of their embrace.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, we pray that you open doors that allow food, essentials and medical supplies to reach those in need. May first responders be able to rescue the injured, comfort the grieving and help rebuild many lives.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
God, we pray for your peace and reconciliation to overcome conflict. We ask that you give wisdom and discernment to our global leaders and those in positions of power who have the ability to impact the course of this war. Help us to be bold advocates and agents of peace in our own communities.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
We pray for people scattered around the globe whose friends and family members have been caught in the crisis. We know you are with them. Help us to express your love to those affected in our communities, churches and workplaces.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
Lord, we raise Gaza and Israel to you, and pray for those suffering. We ask that you provide peace in this crisis, and protection and comfort for all those who have been impacted.
We lift our prayer to you,
Lord, hear us.
Amen.
A Prayer from World Relief.
On September 25, 2025 while I was in New York I had the honor and the privilege of hearing and meeting Chef Jose Andres, the founder and president of the World Central Kitchen. WCK has served over 300 million meals to the starving people in Gaza since the war began. Some days Chef Andres feeds 850,000 starving people in Gaza. As I shook his hand and hugged him, I told him he was a gift from God, so blessed to be doing the work of Jesus today by feeding those who are starving in Gaza.
Fr. Med Laz
I encourage YOU to use this prayer at YOUR dinner table and with other groups that YOU are a part of.
ONCE YOU HIT A CERTAIN AGE, ALL YOU REALLY WANT IS GOD, FAMILY, STABILITY AND PEACE!!
Please share this prayer with others and invite them to pray for Gaza and Israel.
