Pray for: Syria

The anti-regime protests of 2011 led to a bloody war that took around 600,000 lives and left nearly half the population of Syria displaced. While the oppressive Assad dynasty was toppled in 2024, hostilities continue in a few areas due to the scores of factions involved in the conflict. A transitional government that oversees most of Syrian territory has been formed. But a Kurdish-led coalition retains some territory, and Turkey, Israel, and the USA all maintain a military presence in different parts of Syria. Syria remains war-torn. The most important questions for many Syrians, however, is what type of rulers the new government will turn out to be, and what brand of Islam it will promote. Pray the peace of God for a land exhausted by war, and the mercy of God for the long-suffering people. A spirit of hopelessness afflicts many – pray for hope that might find its ultimate fulfilment in Christ!