A Call to Prayer For Those Impacted By War

Dear Friends in Christ,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In these days, our hearts are heavy as we witness the ongoing war in the Middle East. The images and stories that reach us are filled with sorrow—lives lost, communities shattered, and a deepening sense of fear and uncertainty. As followers of Jesus, we lament this violence and name clearly what we know to be true: war is not the way of Christ. So I invite you to join me and millions of other Christians to pray for peace. 

Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, to love our enemies, and to seek reconciliation over destruction. And yet, we find ourselves in a world where violence continues to escalate, and where decisions made by leaders have consequences that ripple across nations and generations. We pray fervently for those in positions of power, that they would be guided by heavenly wisdom, courage, and a commitment to peace—that they would choose paths that bring an end to the violence and open doors toward restoration.

At the same time, we lift up before God the millions of innocent people whose lives have been forever changed. We grieve with those who have lost loved ones. We remember those who have been forced from their homes, whose familiar ways of life have been disrupted, perhaps for years to come. We pray for those facing daily uncertainty—without reliable access to food, clean water, or safety. And we hold in prayer those who are struggling to hold on to hope in the midst of overwhelming loss.

We also recognize that this war does not remain confined to one region. Its effects are felt around the globe—economically, socially, and spiritually. And as is so often the case, those who suffer most are those who were already living on the margins. Rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and instability only deepen the hardships for the most vulnerable among us.

As the Christian community, we are called to respond. We are called to stand with those who are hurting, to come alongside those who are in greatest need, and to be bearers of Christ’s compassion in a broken world. This is not new for us. For nearly 400 years, the Reformed Church in America has sought to stand with those on the margins—to walk with them, support them, and bear witness to the love and justice of Jesus Christ.

In this moment, that calling remains as urgent as ever.

So we pray. We give. We advocate. We refuse to turn away. And we trust that even in the darkest moments, God is present—working through the faithful witness of God’s people to bring light, healing, and hope.

If you and your congregation feel compelled to help those on the margins in this time of need please consider giving to the RCA Global Mission International Disaster Relief Fund. All funds received will be used to help those in greatest need at this time. 

May we be instruments of hope.

In Christ’s peace,

Rev. Eddy Alemán
General Secretary
Reformed Church in America