As September 11, 2013 nears, we feel moved to pray for the Middle East – Syria, Egypt, and all the other countries who have weathered seasons of discontent and warring. We pray for the peace and protection of Israel. We pray for the protection and safety of US citizens and interests abroad. And we pray…
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Prayer Alert: U.S. Extends Embassy Closures for a Week on Security Concerns
From the Presidential Prayer Team The State Department has extended the closure of many American embassies in the Middle East by a week and has shuttered additional diplomatic missions, underscoring what U.S. officials said was the continued threat posed by al Qaeda and its affiliates. U.S. officials said the decision to close the embassies was…