Father God,
We pray for the war in Ukraine to cease. Comfort those who fear, and protect those in danger. We pray for peace so that families can remain in their beloved country where they have unity, rootedness, and a certain identity fostered by their cultural and natural traditions and language. Guide Ukrainians who seek refuge in other countries such as the United States, that they may find compassion and acceptance as they adjust to living and functioning in completely foreign territory, even learning to speak a different language. Help them find work, safe places, community, and friendship while away from home. Watch over their friends and family who could not escape. Keep them safe.
Show us how to receive and help these people, our neighbors. Show us how to be sources of refuge - Christ-Lights to warm them with the glow of love, safety, provision, and help. May they feel calmed, comforted, and settled - at home in a foreign place.
Influence governments toward peace that those who desire may return to Ukraine in safety. We pray for comfort, protection, the cessation of war, and peace and prosperity for Ukraine and its people that they might rebuild.
We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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