Ally Barrett

We may struggle to find the ‘right’ words for prayer; be assured that God hears the inarticulate thoughts of our hearts as well as those things we have found the words for Scripture is also full of examples of God’s people crying out in anger at the suffering they experience and witness in the world; we, too, are encouraged to offer God our sorrow and anger as well as our requests. 

We may wish to include in our prayers:

• those who are injured or bereaved, who have lost their home or fled their homeland; those who are far from and afraid for their loved ones;
• peace and justice in Ukraine and all places of conflict and violence;
• wisdom and courage for the leaders of the nations and all whose decisions will have significant repercussions in Ukraine and beyond;
• a cessation of violence and the protection of human life;
• those who are offering humanitarian aid, and churches and other organisations in Ukraine who are supporting their local communities;
• those working to gather and share news and information, that truth may prevail and be a force for good, and that those who are speaking the truth would be protected from harm;
• those who are ashamed of their own nation’s actions or inactions.