Prayers and Compassion for Ukraine
10-year-old Alona (name changed) fled Kharkov with her family. She and her older sister had 20 minutes to pack their bags. Alona brought a phone and a few soft toys. The family traveled by car to Kyiv and then by train to Berehove in western Ukraine. Alona says she misses school and her friends. Photo: Antti Yrjönen / FCA
We have watched in horror as the violence against civilians in Ukraine has been revealed. In the months since Russia commenced a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes and countless others have experienced attacks in violation of international humanitarian law, some of which may amount to war crimes.
As people of faith, we recognize the power of prayer for comfort, healing and hope. We join in personal and collective, interfaith prayer for our Ukrainian neighbors and for refugee families in search of safety around the world. Let us include prayers for the displaced in our daily reflections and our ongoing worship. We pray, as we renew our commitment to peace and compassionate action for the people of Ukraine and for all at-risk people fleeing violence and persecution.
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God is with the People of the Ukraine in their fight to save their country from the evil forces that have come against them. They will be delivered.
Shared by Cynthia on April 14, 2022
Illinois, United States
Gracious God, lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe. Amen.
Shared by Jon on April 14, 2022
Illinois, United States
I have been praying for Ukraine's protection daily since this invasion began. I have been praying that Putin's heart would turn toward the Light. I have been praying for angels to guide and direct people to safety. I have been praying for the just wisdom of all our world leaders in choosing how to respond. I have been praying that those in the darkest of nights will feel all of our combined prayers and know they are not alone. "The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it." John 1:5. May it be so.
Shared by Rosemary on April 14, 2022
Alabama, United States
Oh most merciful & loving God, we know that Your heart is grieving over the violence & destruction pouring down on Your people of.Ukraine. Help us to not just stand by, but to rise up in faith & action for the people & the things that break Your heart, Oh Lord, hear our prayer.
Shared by Barbara Henderson on April 13, 2022
Oklahoma, United States