Lord, we lift up Jerusalem to you, the city of David. We ask for your peace to dwell within its borders, impacting its leaders and people. May they find unity, security, and prosperity. Guide all who seek justice and reconciliation to find your path. Bless Jerusalem with your presence and your love. Amen.

God of mercy and compassion, of grace and reconciliation, pour your power upon all your children in the Middle East: Jews, Muslims and Christians, Palestinians and Israelis. Let hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to freedom, occupation to liberation, that violent encounters may be replaced by loving embraces, and peace and justice could be experienced by all.