A prayer for refugees

There are currently 43 million refugees around the world, almost half of which are children.

These are people who have been through horrors that we can scarcely imagine. They have been forced from their homes by conflict, persecution, disasters such as floods and drought, and extreme poverty. Many will have been separated from loved ones; many will be traumatised and grieving.

If we cannot have compassion for refugees, we cannot call ourselves Christians. If we do not help refugees, we cannot call ourselves the church.

Tearfund is working around the world to help restore hope and dignity to refugees. Please join us in praying for them.

Please Pray

God of love,
You are the God who takes the side of the oppressed.
You are the God who is close to the brokenhearted.
You are the God who raises high the humble.

We pray for refugees around the world.
May they be welcomed with open arms.
May their needs for food, shelter, clothing and love be met.
May their wounds – emotional and physical – be healed.

We pray that the world will hear their plight.
We pray that the world will have compassion.
We pray that the world will take action on their behalf.
In Jesus’ name, amen.