Join us in prayer for Ukraine! Here is an update from the the district superintendent there:
Please pray!
From the District Superintendent of Ukraine … from the front line Church of the Nazarene.
Friends. As many of you know, Russia declared war and attacked in the dark throughout all of Ukraine.
We have hoped and prayed for peace, but war is now upon us. Lives have now been lost on both sides. We ask now that you would pray for protection over those affected physically by these attacks.
Pray for all of Ukraine now going through this traumatic trial.We are praying honest prayers and believe God hears our fears, our hopes, and even our anger. We believe God is here with us in our midst.Pray that the people of Ukraine would remain strong against an unjust and vicious attack.Pray for those in the military who are risking their lives, and for their families who now eagerly wait for their safe return.
Pray that Russian mothers would stand up against this evil and their sons being used as pawns and killed for bloodthirst, hunger for power, and their leaders’ hatred for Ukraine. Pray for an awakening in their land.
Pray that our churches and Christians throughout Ukraine would comfort their neighbors and help each other meet daily needs.
We have spoken with many Nazarene families today. People are taking this very seriously while trying to stay calm and not panic. People in churches are praying continuously. Ukrainians are a peaceful nation, but today, many civilians, including some of our church people, chose to take up arms to defend our homeland. These are not easy decisions to make. Ukraine did not want war. We are now defending ourselves, our families, and our homeland. We will also do all that we can to help those in need during this time. Pray for our safety and God’s protection as we continue to live and minister from day to day and hour to hour.
As I finish this letter they are warning of possible airstrikes over Kyiv. Please pray for endurance.
Volodymyr Masyuk, District Superintendent for Ukraine/Moldova Church of the Nazarene
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
————————————-Selah
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
———————————————Selah
Come, behold the works of the Lord; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.“Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.”The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.