Dear Lord,
We lift up the conflict between Ukraine and Russia to You and pray for an end to the fighting and violence. We pray for peace to be established in the hearts of all those involved, and for wisdom and discernment for those in positions of leadership.
We pray for the salvation of the people of Ukraine and Russia, that they may come to know You and find hope and healing in You. We pray that Your love would be shared among all people and that Your church would be a beacon of light in these nations.
We pray for Your protection over all those who are suffering and for Your comfort to be with them in their time of need. We pray that Your will be done in this situation and that Your kingdom would come in and through it.
We offer this prayer to You, Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Matthew 5:9 ESV
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Colossians 3:15 ESV
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
2 Peter 3:9 ESV
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV
if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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