Syrian Civil War still raging after 2 yearsThe Phantom Intercessor - 12 Mar 2013

70,000 dead - this was the official death toll released by the UN at the beginning of Feb for the Syrian conflict.

The Syrian Civil War has, as of this week, been raging for a full two years. Millions of Syrians have been displaced within the country and reports suggest that as many as 1 million have fled Syria altogether.

In this time of conflict and uncertainty the Syrians need your prayers, Tearfund are organizing a candlelit vigil on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th March to pray for peace for the people of Syria.

On the Tearfund website they have suggested an outline for conducting the Vigil to help direct your thoughts and prayers.

A Prayer for Syria

Almighty God
Today we remember before you the people of Syria.
Our hearts ache for their pain and suffering.
Lord we ask for your comfort to be made known.

Loving Father
We pray for all who are responding in love in Syria and in the surrounding countries.
Bless them as they work day and night to help those in need.
Lord we ask for your mercy to be made known.

Prince of Peace
We ask you to raise up peacemakers
Grant discernment and wisdom to leaders and others with influence, that a road of peace may be found.
Please help us to be faithful in your ministry.
Lord we ask for your peace to be made known.

Amen.

Image is a derivative of the image 'Syrian protesters living in Lebanon shout slogans against Syria's President Bashar al Assad during a demonstration after Friday prayers in Beirut March 16, 2012.' by FreedomHouse2 and is used by permission in accordance with commons copyright license terms.