*🍞Our Daily Bread 🍞*
Praying for the People of Ukraine
Within every earthly nation and behind every border live "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession" (1 Peter 2:9). Even though this world has many divisions and tensions, God's people are united with the unbreakable bonds of love and peace by His Spirit. We can stand together in prayer, despite our differing cultures, backgrounds and political situations. For "there is one body and one Spirit" (Ephesians 4:4).
Let's use our prayers today to stand with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine who are currently facing the mounting fear and uncertainty of military conflict.
Let's pray for God's hand to be on Ukraine: Heavenly Father, You know the name of every man, woman and child in Ukraine. They matter to You and we pray for Your protection over the people of this nation who are now caught up in war. For those fleeing their homes, please provide places of safety and refuge.
Let's pray that God's people can shine the light of Jesus in the darkness: Lord God, equip and empower your people in Ukraine to be lights of Your love and care. May Your church step forward with practical help to meet the many needs of the scared, injured and lost.
Let's pray for peace to win: Mighty God, Ruler over all the earth, we thank You that You still reign, even when it seems like chaos and violence are winning. You are the God of reconciliation, who can direct leaders' hearts like rivers; please bring and end to this conflict. May Your divine peace reign in this troubled part of the world.
Let's pray for the Our Daily Bread Ministries team in Ukraine: Father, please protect all our friends, including our staff and volunteers who have been forced to flee from their office. And may our many readers in Ukraine find hope and encouragement through Your Word and the companionship of the Our Daily Bread booklet.