5th Sunday of Lent – Churches for Middle East Peace

5th Sunday of Lent

by Rubin McClain

Ambassador Warren Clark Fellow

For the fifth Sunday of Lent, we lift up those who live at barriers of partition, and those who cannot envision a future beyond the walls of oppression. We pray for all who bear the constant weight of injustice, and for those who see these physical walls as signs of a broken future, without hope. Lord, lighten their burdens and lift their hearts to trust that you bring justice to a fallen world. Grant all who suffer the hope to wait for your justice and righteousness. May they wait for you, Lord, more than watchmen for the morning (Ps 130:6). Amen.

Psalm 130

This Lent, we have been gifted the privilege to share drawings of Palestinian children who have had to endure such heartache and fear for over 800 days. The violence continues and so do the effects. And so will our work.

We ask that you join us to keep the children of Palestine close in your mind and your heart. These drawings from Remas (15), Enas (13), and Retal (11)*, while heartbreaking, are begging for witness. Let us not turn away. Let us embrace renewed strength. Let us take our broken hearts and turn it into action.

*We offer our gratitude to Heather Layton (www.heatherlayton.com) and the beautiful children of Palestine for sharing their heart

The full Lent devotional booklet is available for download: