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 of refuge,
We pray for our Ukrainian neighbors seeking safety - seeking peace - seeking help - seeking healing - and we ask that you soften our hearts to help commit us to action to respond to their needs.
Help them to know that we are standing with them and supporting them this day and onward.
In the Prince of Peace's name we pray,
Amen
Shared by Andrew on April 13, 2022
Ohio, United States
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers.
Shared by Matthew on April 13, 2022
United States
God, please watch over all who are affected by the ongoing attacks in Ukraine--all who are seeking refuge and safety, families across the world worrying for loved ones, those trying to provide humanitarian aid, those suffering from loss and injury. Guide them in their endeavors as we all continue to pray for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world. Provide each of us with direction as we seek to best use our talents, time, and treasures for those in need. Amen.
Shared by Dawn on April 13, 2022
New York, United States
Lord, make us all instruments of your peace and make us worthy to call on your name. Incline your ears unto the suffering of the people of Ukraine. God of comfort and compassion, hear the cries of the children and their mothers. Have mercy on them and deliver them from the heavy hand of war. Restore their nation, their families, and make them whole again. We pray in the matchless name of Jesus. Amen.
Shared by Roberta on April 13, 2022
North Carolina, United States