Mark Byron says we need to pray for the people of Iraq. He's right.
People who are against military action in Iraq claim that we will be killing untold numbers of innocent civilians, not to mention putting American lives at risk. While I think the concern is exaggerated, the killing of innocents is a concern. I don't believe it should be a reason to avoid what needs to be done (more innocents have died under Saddam's regime than were marching in the anti-war protests according to Tony Blair), but the people deserve our prayers. I've been led to pray that the effects of the war will be minimal, that innocent lives will be spared. To Mark's prayer request, I would just add one more thing - that missionaries, preachers, and teachers be present in all the countries in that 10-40 window, telling everyone living under an Islamic regime about the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
Posted by joelfuhrmann at February 25, 2003 10:38 PM