God of peace, it is difficult to find words to express our confusion and consternation concerning Russia’s war on Ukraine. We deeply desire the increase of peace in the world, not decrease. We implore you to bring about shalom in miraculous and immediate ways in Ukraine. The world is not as it should be.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
We join our cries with Ukrainians who are defending themselves, those who are in hiding, and those who have fled to safety. We pray for protection, guidance, and resolve. May they experience hope despite their dyer circumstances, and endurance despite a barrage of difficulty and violence.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
We pray against violence in Ukraine and for a swift and permanent ceasefire. Confuse and confound the Russian military. Turn their guns and tanks and planes and missiles and ammunition in to plowshares for the sake of shalom.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
We lament this war and declare with each other and with you that the world is not as it should be.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.