Oh dear Father, we cannot bear the news, the pleas, the suffering of our brothers and sisters in the Ukraine, nor the isolation and bondage of the citizens of Russia.
We cry out to you with one voice to put an end to this war, to free everyone in the path of Putin’s destructive plan, and to release the resources necessary for Ukraine to prevail against its enemy.
Strengthen the hearts of the young men and women defending their homes, their families, their freedom. Turn the hearts of the soldiers coming against them to lay down their arms, to sabotage their own forward progression, and protect their families from retribution from this tyrant.
We know “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” In Jesus’ name, we ask that You bind these spirits and render them impotent in this fight.
Infuse our leaders with courage, wisdom, and determination to defend us all against evil leaders who would hold the global community hostage in pursuit of their own ends.
Hold the children of the Ukraine, the elderly, those who are sick or impaired, in Your tender hands and defend them now against the powers of darkness invading their land.
Embolden the church in Ukraine, in Russia, and around the world to proclaim Your truth, to spread Your light, and to call on Your name. Move on behalf of your people, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
A Prayer for Ukraine https://t.co/Dzi9ZUI5bj #UkraineUnderAttaсk #Jesus
— Lori Roeleveld (@lorisroeleveld) March 5, 2022
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Thank you for this. Praying with you, dear friend. We know there is power when we join together, when we lay our petitions —our pleas—before God’s throne of grace.
Beautiful Lori! Yes and amen!
Thank you Lori….all our hearts hurt with what is happening in Ukraine…..but so very thankful we know God is Sovereign. He will be glorified and many will come to Christ through all this wretchedness.
This is beautiful, Lori. I’ve spent hours praying for Ukraine. I pray God will send someone to touch Putin and restore him to sanity. The war in the heavenlies on behalf of Ukraine is intense.
Amen!
Amen. Beautiful, powerful prayer. Such a heartbreaking situation. Praying.
I’m so grateful for you sharing this prayer with us, Lori. You are very appreciated.
Thank you for this prayer. I was recently reminded that our prayers extend not only to the ones under attack, but also to their enemy. God’s will be done. Amen.
A powerful prayer to a Mighty Saviour.
He heads the battle going before us just as He did with David. When we are weak He is strong Amen!
Amen!!!
Amen!
Thank you Lori. Well articulated, and at such a time as this. There is so much more at stake…
Thank you for this prayer, Lori.
Thanks for putting things into words that can be so tough to express. There is such power in prayer, even when we don’t know what to say. Shared on Twitter and my Facebook page to help encourage others.
Amen, thank you for such a powerful prayer.
That is a really good prayer. I will say it every day till Ukraine is free.
Amen! Thank you for these words, where I struggle to find words.