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A vigil for the Middle East - please sit with me

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AngryBirdsNoMore · 28/10/2023 00:12

For all those who will lose so much tonight and have lost so much in the last three weeks. I pray for civilians in Israel and Gaza.

I don’t want to argue, I’m exhausted by it all. I’m just lying silently in the dark, thinking (and praying) for them. Please sit with me.

🕯️

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WithTheHatToMatch · 28/10/2023 07:48

I am not religious, but I have been praying and meditating on this situation every day. It is terrifying and heartbreaking in equal measure.

I pray for those who lost their loved ones in Israel and who will lose their sons to war.
I pray for the people of Gaza, those poor souls.

There has to be a solution to this conflict. We can’t give up hope. Humans were given brains and hearts for a reason. All this hatred and slaughter cannot be the answer.

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AngryBirdsNoMore · 28/10/2023 07:48

Good morning everyone. I couldn’t sleep much, so just constantly wished and prayed for peace and for the leaders of all nations to see the value of an immediate ceasefire - even if a lasting solution is harder to find.

I cannot imagine how Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank must feel. Abandoned, I imagine.

🕯️

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IHavetoadmit · 28/10/2023 07:47

Cruel nasty world.
🕯️ With you.

MortifiedSeptember · 28/10/2023 07:43

🕯

juju99 · 28/10/2023 07:42

I wish I had seen this thread earlier. Thank you for starting it, OP. Haven’t been able to sleep. Keep looking at the clock and thinking about what they must be going through in Gaza. A friend sent a message saying they are using mosque speakers to communicate - they are asking people to pray for them. They are saying they have no one but God. They must feel the whole world has abandoned them.
It is so heartbreaking.

notsoready4school · 28/10/2023 07:33

I just cannot understand how things this bad can happen in this age. Woken up in tears and feeling helpless. Thank you for this space.

PinkflowersWhiteBerries · 28/10/2023 07:24

I am here this morning, in tears as I see the news. 🕯️

NmeChngeFail · 28/10/2023 07:04

It haunted my sleep yesterday and this morning. I woke up thinking about it.

OldPodge · 28/10/2023 07:04

I’m here this morning.
🙏

Blahblah34 · 28/10/2023 07:03

Lost for words over it all but joining you in holding vigil.

Bluetrue · 28/10/2023 06:54

Seeing those bombs landing- three per minute one journalist counted last night, only makes me think there are babies and children that have just been killed.

How can the world not do anything. This has to stop.

My heart goes out to the people of Gaza and the innocent hostages, all of whom must be absolutely terrified.

Tryingtobeagoodie · 28/10/2023 05:56

🕯️Thank you for this OP. I've been praying for peace in the region daily since it began. It feels like the only thing I can do to help. I can't bear to follow the news, as its so distressing and I've got mental health challenges as it is. So praying is all I have left. Good to join with you all. I'm a Christian, but join with those of all faiths and none here ❤️

50but17inside · 28/10/2023 05:36

I’m here

ProvincialLady1 · 28/10/2023 05:29

AngryBirdsNoMore · 28/10/2023 00:46

Yes.

In case it’s helpful, Pope Francis put it as follows (I hope referring to the Pope doesn’t annoy anyone - regardless of religion, I found the sentiments inspiring):

Inspire the leaders of nations to seek paths of peace;
Touch the hearts of those imprisoned by hatred;
Convert those who fuel and foment conflict;
Dry the tears of children, be present to those who are elderly and alone;
Strengthen the wounded and the sick;
Protect those forced to leave their lands and their loved ones;
Console the crestfallen;
Awaken new hope.

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Amen 🕯

FannyBawz · 28/10/2023 05:23

Woke up and thought of this straight away. We are watching Genocide and it feels unstoppable.

BrightHeartSuym · 28/10/2023 05:20

Good idea.

halfpasteleven · 28/10/2023 04:44

I'm here.

Love the Pope Francis prayer.

Dreading what the morning light will bring.

Love and hope to all affected by this.

SaltedCaramels · 28/10/2023 04:44

Sitting with you, heartbroken at what we're watching unfold.

Livinginanotherworld · 28/10/2023 04:37

I’m here too, can’t sleep, it’s just too awful for words. I posted on my fb earlier, not even one acknowledgment or a sad emoji, nothing, or even a difference of opinion. The picture of my dog earlier today got 40 odd likes and comments, do people really not care ? I feel like I’m seeing my friends and family in a new light.

TooBigForMyBoots · 28/10/2023 04:03

🙏💞

Islandermummy · 28/10/2023 04:00

I'm awake and finding it hard to people process the dissonance between the comfort of my life and the horrors of what's happening. Praying for all victims

KennyMousetits · 28/10/2023 03:55

Here with you. My heart is broken 💔

trambolise · 28/10/2023 03:50

I am praying for a ceasefire. I am praying for peace. I am praying for every child to sleep in a warm bed in a safe home surrounded by their loved ones. 🙏🙏🙏

assignedmeowth · 28/10/2023 03:48

We did a metta bhavana tonight for all victims.

It's terrifying.

SeeReality · 28/10/2023 03:35

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