Prayer Litany for Ukraine
Most gracious God, Creator of all things, Judge of all people, hear our prayers which we offer before you for our kindred, that the light of justice and peace might shine brighter and more steadily throughout our world.
We pray for the leaders of Ukraine, that, just as you assured Hezekiah that you would turn back the army of the Assyrians from the gates of Jerusalem, so also might you assure them, that they might put their trust in you. Lord in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the soldiers of Ukraine, that, just as you led the tiny army of Gideon against the overwhelming forces of the Midianites, so also might you lead them, that they might follow you in paths of wisdom, courage, and might. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for refugees from Ukraine, that, just as you warned Mary and Joseph to flee from the wrath of Herod and brought them to safety in Egypt, so also might you deliver them from danger, violence, and oppression. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the civilians of Ukraine who have stayed behind to defend their homes, that, just as in the days of Nehemiah the people stood, some to defend their kin and their homes while others rebuilt their walls, so also might you strengthen these who stand, that they might remember your great and awesome power. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those caught in the path of warfare, who are able neither to fight nor to flee, that just as you kept safe your servant Mephibosheth in the days of Absolom’s rebellion, so also might you shelter them, that they might know you as the rock of their salvation. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those who identify Ukraine as their homeland, wherever they now may be, that just as you sent consolation to the exiles in Babylon through the voice of your prophet Ezekiel, so also might you send them words of comfort, that you might be a sanctuary to them in the countries where they have gone. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those for whom the trauma of past conflicts has been renewed, that, just as we trust that your Spirit groans with each of us, interceding for us in our weakness, so also may they experience your loving guidance and protection. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the political and economic Leaders of the nations, that just as you heard the groaning of your people in Egypt and sent Moses to them as your aid, so also might you move them to aid your people in Ukraine. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for aid workers in and around Ukraine, that, as you sent angels to minister to Jesus in the wilderness, so also might they manifest to the people the splendor of your provision and care. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for journalists in and around Ukraine, that just as you woke Mary, Mary, and Salome, emboldened them in spite of danger to seek out the tomb where Jesus had been laid, and gave them words to tell the good news of his Resurrection, so also might you awaken, embolden, and inspire them to tell the news of this conflict with compelling integrity. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of Russia, that, just as you empowered Esther to intercede with her ruler on behalf of her people, so also might you empower them to intercede with their government on behalf of their kindred in Ukraine. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for Russian soldiers, that, as you opened the blinded eyes of the Roman Centurion Longinus to gaze upon the one he had pierced and to turn his heart towards what he could see, so also might you open their eyes to the work they have been driven to do, that they might see and turn toward their Ukrainian kindred. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for ourselves as we watch and wait and pray, that, as you inspired Aaron and Hur to hold up Moses’ arms in prayer for the Israelites in the day of battle, so also might you inspire us to support one another, that we might be tireless in service and prayer, doing what we can do in this time of trial. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Mother Terri Bays, chaplain
Province V
The Order of the Daughters of the King®