I am no expert on politics or even in history. I don't know much about the issues between Ukraine and Russia. But one thing I know is true-that in war there is no winner.
It's been more than a week since I've heard of the news that Russia attacked Ukraine. I've seen a lot of media coverage about this. It's all over social media as well.
I'm not watching much news lately because of all the conflicts, stresses and bad news happening around the world. But me not watching the news, doesn't mean that I don't care about these things.
Actually since last week, I've been shedding tears for the people of Ukraine. I know some of them fled the country. I know some families were broken because they send their kids and their wives outside of the country. I know a lot has died already because of the missels and bombs. I know some were hiding in their bomb shelters where it's not even comfortable to stay for a night.
I cried for some kids who need to be separated from their parents. Those poor children that needs to be send out to a safer place. I cried for those civilians who need to take weapons to defend themselves.
Now how should we respond to this crisis?There are some ways:
1. Go there and help them fight. I know some armies from their allies are going there to fight.
2. Volunteer your time to do some ground work there. The Samaritan's Purse will be building its Emergency Field Hospital there. If you are able to help, go and help.
3. We can also donate financially:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/
4. Support local business that is doing fund raising drive to support the crisis in Ukraine.
5. Ofcourse, the last but not the least, We should pray for the Ukraine and Russian conflict.
Here are some of the prayer points that we can pray.
A. Let's pray for peace to rule in the land and for wars to cease
B. Let's pray for God's divine protection to the people of Ukraine and continue to do some miracles.
I've read some news about some miracles happening there. Let's pray for small and big miracles to continue to happen. God is a God of possibilities.
C. Let's pray for the children, for the weak and the heartbroken. That God will comfort them and they will know that God's presence is with them.
D. Let's pray for the dying. That those dying people will know Jesus even at their last breathe and be saved.
E. Let's pray for President Zelensky and his family. Pray for God's protection over them. Pray for God's wisdom and direction as He leads his country.
F. Let's pray for those in the bomb shelter to be safe and not to get sick. Pray for comfort for them. Pray for provision as well.
There are so many things to pray about that this page will not be enough.
So, let's pray. Let's pray without ceasing. 🙏
My heart breaks for them. Let us not just be a spectator. Do something! In this time and year, we should not just watch a bully fight a weak person. It's not right. Let us do something right.
Only one thing that just comforts me with this situation is that God is not blind. God sees all of these. He is in control of everything. He is the right judge who rule the earth. I just pray that God will vindicate the Ukraines against the ungodly nation and the unjust man. (Psalm 43:1).
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