John 16:33 “I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!”
You spoke, O Jesus, of such powerful hope: a real peace for us all above and beyond what goes on in the world. I need that today.
And then, when I am in touch with Your gracious living water, within me, let me pray. Let me simply pray for peace in and around the Ukraine. Let me pray with confidence in the things You plan to do. Let me pray with power that can move mountains of trouble and terror. Let me pray with others who are also in on this holy conversation. Let me pray frequently. Let me pray secretly. Let me pray with and without words. Let me pray with and without being prompted by others to pray. Let me pray, Lord Jesus, today. Amen.