I woke early today, and immediately began to pray about the dreadful situation in Ukraine and Russia. Within a few minutes, these verses started to flow, and I had to “break off” from praying in order to write them down.
As I wrote, I began to realise that perhaps I wasn’t really “breaking off” at all, because the act of struggling to put what I saw into words was simply a continuation of my prayer. I’ve seen this intellectually for a long time, but today I saw and felt its truth – for a short while, at least.
This is the fastest I have ever written a prayer, then published it immediately, but I have been driven to do so today, so it’s not as polished as usual. Please forgive my shortcomings: I will continue to develop this piece during the day.
You will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately (Matthew 24:6; NLT).
If only you had paid attention to my commandments! Your peace would have been like a river, and your justice would have been like the waves of the sea (Isaiah 48:18; CPDV).
Keep praying for peace,
And never give up –
Though things look hopeless,
Never give up.
Keep pleading for justice,
And never give in –
Though it seems useless,
Never give in.
Keep begging for truth,
And never give way –
Though it seems futile,
Never give way.
Lord, You have plans
We can’t understand –
Thy Kingdom come,
And thy will be done.
May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10; NLT).
Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace (Zechariah 8:17; NKJV).