Light a candle, as a visible sign of the light of Christ, who is the light of the world.
Take a deep breath. Feel the breath of God that has given you life.
Centre yourself and pray…
Jesus, Prince of Peace Bringer of Peace to our broken world, You call us to participate in the family business of peacemaking, So we come to pray for peace in Ukraine.
Those who want to bring fear, violence and destruction, restrain them Almighty God.
For troops on both sides, we pray for restraint.
For those negotiating, give them courage and humility to put the lives of the vulnerable and innocent at the centre.
For those who are living in fear, who have left their homes and live in crowded, difficult situations or foreign lands, protect them, be their shelter, bring your peace to their hearts.
For those who have been relentlessly driving to remote communities bringing food, medicines, warmth, light and hope, be their daily source of strength and safety.
For churches and individuals who have turned their church buildings and their homes into community hubs of care, supply them with all the resources they need as they seek to be your practical and hopeful presence.
For families in who are taking in refugees, fill their homes with love and patience and healing.
For the people of Russia who don’t support the path of their government, protect them from harm as they speak and live courageously.
Prince of Peace, bring peace in Ukraine we pray, show us how we can love and make peace from where we are. Amen.
(Innovista)