We beg you, O Merciful God

Look with grace upon those who courageously defend their land. Remember the mothers and fathers, the innocent children, widows and orphans, the disabled and helpless, those seeking shelter and refuge, who reach out to you and to their fellow human beings looking for mercy and compassion.

We pray for the leaders of both Ukraine and Russia that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin both get to know God’s truth and peace and be transformed by his Holy Spirit, that they would seek to lead their countries in the way of peace.

We pray that God would move in their hearts and guide their steps and plans towards peace.

We pray also for the lone voices of soldiers on the front line that their courage to stand up and voice their disagreements and opinions with the direction of the war! Let their voices act like ripples of water spreading through the front-line soldiers on both sides at the fruitlessness of war! Give them the courage to stand up for their believes in humanity and a love for their neighbours.

In your name Lord we pray.

Amen.