Our concern was that extremist groups would take advantage of the demonstrations to push for violence. We thank God that this did not happen. It seems that the majority of the youth who are demonstrating are aware of this possibility. Many of them started to see this possible risk. The youth who were interviewed by the television yesterday mentioned that all what they need is democracy. Many groups this morning are demonstrating in support of President Mubarak, the new government, and peaceful transfer of authority at the end of the Presidents term.
Egypt is a very important country in the whole of the Middle East, and whatever happens in Egypt affects the rest of the countries. I was amazed at how the President of Yemen, this morning, announced that he will not seek re-election and will not promote his son to be the next president. We pray that we can set a good example to the surrounding countries.
We appreciate your prayers for:
Our churches and institutions, so that we can fix our eyes on God who is in control. May what is happening help us to draw nearer to God and to know that the time is short.
The end of demonstrations, especially in view of the changes that President Mubarak announced. This will bring Egypt back to normal and the curfew will be ended.
The new government, in order to achieve the desired targets in serving the people, especially the Minister of Interior who is now trying to re-build the trust with the people of Egypt.
People to find their needs of food and health care.
Wisdom for the youth, in order not to allow the extremists to stir them up.
The families who lost their loved ones in the violence, and those who are injured.
Our beloved Egypt to recover this turmoil.
Thanks be to God! We have been praying for the Lord’s protection of this faithful Bishop and his people. How wonderful to hear from him.
Mrs. Wildfire
We pray for the archbishop and all those under his care daily. And say prayers of thanksgiving also for their witness, and especially for Abp. Mouneer’s leadership. May our Lord protect and strengthen them, and heal their country in this time of turmoil.
I thank God for His tender mercies. Lent & Beyond has just begun a collection of [url=http://anglicanprayer.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/middle-east-menu/#more-15860]prayers for the Middle East[/url] and will be adding to the collection regularly.
Good to hear this from Archbishop Mouneer. Prayers for him and the Church there and God’s protection for them and the people of Egypt.
In an email update today, Bishop Mouneer asks for prayers for the dialogue with opposition groups which the government has begun, and for all the wounded and those who care for them. Pray for those meetings today, and pray for calm tomorrow, Friday, when large numbers of people may once again gather in Midan Tahrir.