Meditation for 15th March 2022

Prayers for Ukraine

Mighty God, you are a very present help in all our troubles, we put our trust in you. Hear our prayers for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, we pray for the innocent, the frightened and those who have lost loved ones, homes and family. 

God of peace and justice. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tonight and for tomorrow, we pray for all your precious children, at-risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them may your Spirit of comfort draw near to them.

Merciful Lord, only you can change the hearts of people and we pray that your influence and your love can be brought to bear on the rulers of the world so that nations may work together in true partnership for the promotion of peace and the good of all humankind.

We give thanks for all those around the world who have welcomed refugees, who have provided shelter for them in their need, and in our own communities we give thanks for all the donations of clothing and other items for those who now have nothing. 

Lord, you are our strength in times of weakness, you are our hope in times of darkness, we ask that you draw gently to all your children who are anxious and those who have lost loved ones. Comfort them in the emptiness that is left, and give them strength and courage to face the future.

Know the Mighty God as our strength, and our shield, he is our fortress and our might.  May the Lord protect us from all evil and keep us in his love and peace.

Amen.