How to Pray in a Seemingly Hopeless Situation
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper those who love you..." Psalm 122:6 (NRSV) A pre-dawn view from the rooftops of the Sisters of Zion Convent off the Via Dolorosa. Friends in the faith, how do we recite, read, and preach this in light of the current situation in Jerusalem? Read the following article published at The Times of Israel : https://www.timesofisrael.com/heads-of-jerusalem-churches-deliver-last-minute-plea-to-trump/ Over time the city has been occupied by a host of ethnic and religious groups. For people of the book, we've come to associate Jerusalem with Jews, Christians, and Muslims. In the last few centuries Druze, Baha'i, and others have been added to the landscape. Surely, this verse - th e entire chapter - is set on edge for us moderns. Whether it is out of our faith affiliation and/or our political persuasion, as human beings we are compelled to pray for the safety and welfare of ALL of...