Prayer for Ukraine

Today we are praying for Ukraine, the country with the largest land area in Europe and a population of about 45 million people. Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union for 70 years until it dissolved in 1991, and Ukraine became independent again.
Today, as never before, Ukraine desperately needs prayer. In light of recent events, we realize that only Almighty God can reconcile the conflicting parties and stop the violence and bloodshed in the country.
Winter 2014 has become the most tragic period in Ukraine’s history of national development. For more than three months, there has been a very aggressive confrontation between the people of Ukraine and government special police forces. Demonstration lost its peaceful character after people were killed, and the 19th of February was a horrible day, marked by close to 900 injured people and 77 dead due to gunshot wounds. Prayer is much needed for families of those who lost their loved ones. May the Lord protect their hearts, minds, and souls from hatred and aggressive decisions. God has blessed Ukraine with a heritage of strong Christian influence in all areas of people’s lives.
Prayer is a privilege and responsibility of the whole church. Ukraine needs to be covered by the intercession of fasting and prayer.