Prayer For Ukraine
When faced with a crisis like the conflict in Ukraine, it can be hard to know how to pray, Tearfund have produced a guide on How to pray for Ukraine, we hope you will find it helpful.
There are five areas we can focus our prayers on: for people affected by the violence, for those in leadership positions, for God’s power and love to be revealed through the church, for the wider global impact, and for peace.
Pray for people affected by the violence
That people still in Ukraine will be protected from the violence; that there will be provision of essential supplies, such as food and clean water
Pray for vulnerable people who cannot flee, for example those with disabilities or the elderly
That refugees will find safe places to stay. There are reports that some people are being discriminated against on racial grounds – pray that there will be compassion and support for all
For healing, for people who are wounded or have experienced trauma; and comfort for those who are grieving.
Pray for those in positions of leadership
That leaders on both sides will be filled with compassion, wisdom, calm and a desire for peace
That world leaders will balance responding to the injustice of the invasion with seeking ways to build bridges, de-escalate tensions, and restore global security.
Pray for the church
That the church in the Ukraine, Russia and across the wider region will be a voice for peace; and that they will have the resources they need to help people who are vulnerable
That the church and other organisations around the world will have the courage and conviction to speak out against aggression and injustice
That God’s power will be revealed through the church in this situation – bringing a message of love and hope in the midst of the darkness.
Pray for the global impact
The crisis in Ukraine is already leading to a significant rise in the price of food and fuel
It is likely that this will get worse. Economically poorer countries are disproportionately affected by shocks such as this
Pray that food and fuel prices will stabilise, and that provision will be made for countries in a vulnerable position.
Pray for peace
That there will be an immediate end to the violence – that peace will come sooner than anyone could have expected or hoped for
That diplomatic solutions will be found that will lead to lasting peace in the region.
That people who have fled will be able to return home, and that what has been destroyed will be rebuilt
For strength for individuals and organisations in Ukraine, Russia and the region who are working for peace at local, national and regional levels.