Before I pray, I want to share these changes to Ukraine and parts of Eastern Europe over centuries:
“Note that the map says Crimea divorced Ukraine in March, 2014. Russians have a sense of humor too.”
“This week (March 22, 2014) Crimea and the city of Sevastopol joined Russia. Or put another way, Russia annexed Crimea and the city of Sevastopol from Ukraine. Regardless of how we look at this, the simple fact is Ukraine lost territory and Crimea is now part of Russia. The only thing left is to make sure that the rest of Ukraine does not fall apart since the economy is in shambles and the Eastern Ukraine wants to join Russia.”
Oh, Dearest God. My heart is breaking for the people, the children, the soldiers of Ukraine. If the people of Russia were being attacked, my heart would be breaking for them too. Oh, so many are dying, getting wounded. So many trying to flee. So many, Lord. My heart cries. It aches. It is a horrible act of war. About people, each and every person. Each and every soldier who is dying. They are people and they are mothers’ sons. So many trying to get out of Ukraine to Poland and other nations.
Women…children…oh, so many children. Father, I lift up each and every one to You. You know them and know just what to do and when to do it. You are in control of this awful war yet I know You are have Your plans for each and every one, for nations across this world. We are all and each affected by this war. I read that people from Russia are even leaving Moscow. Most do not want war either, that is if they even know that it is war rather than a “special military operation,” as Putin has called it. Some Russian soldiers do not want war either. I lift them to You too, Father.
I want You to reach down into Ukraine and stop this horrible carnage and devastation to such an old and beautiful country. I can see in my mind’s eye Your hand reaching down and Your BOOMING voice saying, “STOP!!!” Yet that has not happened. YET! One day, it will be over. I pray soon, far sooner, then later, Lord. Please! I ask for peace. Peace between these two nations, between all nations and all peoples, and between each and every one of us. We are called to love one another and we have strayed so very far off course. Oh please, Father, rain Your peace upon this world. We need Your mercy and Your grace so dearly. Thank You for hearing my prayers, Lord. In the Strong Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Being Woven 
A beautiful, heartfelt prayer, Linda. My heart aches for the people of Ukraine and their beloved country. May God continue to empower them with the courage, strength, and wisdom to overcome this attack.
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Amen! Although it’s such a comfort to know that God is in control and loves the people of Ukraine and Russia, it’s always so heartbreaking to see conflict and war.
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Oh, yes! My heart is so broken, filled with sorrow through this. I cannot imagine the heart break of those in the midst and needing to leave people behind as they try to reach a safe place. Oh my!
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Linda, I so appreciated the maps and seeing the changes. Joining you in praying for God to restrain evil, intervene, and protect the people.
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We are praying. Thank you for sharing.
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I join you in this prayer!
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Praying with you Linda. Thank you for sharing these maps, very interesting.
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Yes, I agree (about the maps) as I learned either for the first time or again! World history class was far too long ago for me! Thanks for coming by, Paula.
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Thank you for the maps – I remember playing Risk as a child and all the baltic states. A game on board, though, is one thing. Real life is just heart-breaking. I don’t know the politics of what’s happening, but I understand a heart that loves people, a mother’s heart. Praying for those families suffering right now. Amen and Amen to your prayer, Linda!!!
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Prayer is our weapon!
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Amen!
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Agreeing with you and appreciate the maps and transitions over time for the land.
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Yes, Pam, I found those really interesting. I certainly did not know the history there. Thanks for coming by.
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Standing in prayer with you
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My prayer exactly. What is this all about? Why has God not stepped in?
Praying daily!
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