Prayer for Ukraine 29/01/2023
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…
Ever living and ever-loving God,
We give thanks for your loving presence with us.
We pray for transformation in our world — that broken people find healing;
that lonely people find love;
that bitter people find peace;
that fearful people find hope.
God, in your loving kindness, hear our prayer
We pray for renewal for our world,
and wisdom for our world’s leaders and governments –
that communication can be open;
that relationships between hostile people and hostile nations will evaporate; that a hunger
for justice addresses the hunger
for food felt by so many.
We especially pray for Ukraine during this invasion and destruction of their lives..
We pray for this government and the care and governance of the Australian people and this country.
God, in your loving kindness, hear our prayer
We pray for our church –
that prayers will change our minds
instead of trying to get you to change yours; that our lives will make a real difference to real people in the real world,
and particularly for the mission and ministry of this church in our contexts.
God, in your loving kindness, hear our prayer
Loving God, fill our lives with your presence— so that more and more every day,
all that we do and say and hope
an expression of love to others,
in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Leigh Memorial Uniting Church Parramatta Mission