What to Pray

Last Sunday I preached about Israel being invaded by neighboring countries during Jehoshaphat’s reign. As I walked out of the sanctuary a man asked me if I knew Russia had moved troops into Ukraine and was about to attack. I knew something was up, but didn’t know how imminent combat was. 

As Jehoshaphat was told the really bad news of war coming to his door, he called out to the God of All Creation. He said, “We don’t know what to do but our eyes are on You.” This seems a fitting phrase for many things we face in our life, but definitely when we face the brutality and depravity of war. 

Jesus, we don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you.

Jesus, we know that you know what to do. Please help the people of Ukraine and Russia see you move.

Please God, let whatever is prideful or hateful, deceitful or evil be brought to absolute confusion and ruin.

Please God, pour out your Spirit on the Church in Russia and Ukraine to empower them to be your witnesses and move in your mighty power.

Let Your prophets have courage and help their voices be heard.

Let the children hear Your voice and know how close you are and how much you care.

And please Jesus, cause our leaders to look to You and lead us in Your ways. Help them admit they don’t know what to do, and to put their eyes on You.

For more info on what to pray you can check out https://www.ifapray.org and https://radical.net/article/how-to-pray-for-ukraine/

David