March 15, 2022

On this Ides of March, many hearts are in prayer for the people of Ukraine. As Anglican priest and NYT writer Tish Harrison Warren says, “I believe that prayer is indeed powerful, often in ways we can’t account for. War, whatever else it is, is spiritually dark, even demonic.” Believers around the world are united in prayer with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters.

The Bible Society released a poignant video of Ukrainian children, in basements and shelters, praying Psalm 31. This will be our prayer for today.

“In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.”

Amen.