'I find that it’s not enough to pray for Ukraine, or Putin, or even for God’s will in the abstract. First, I must pray for the transformation of my own heart.' Photo: by Chris Liverani on Unsplash
That’s the Spirit: Madeleine Pennington’s Thought for the Week
‘We did not become pacifists to win – but because we seek total obedience to a Spirit of Peace.’
by Madeleine Pennington
18th March 2022
As horrific images emerge from Ukraine I have found myself grappling with what to pray for. I have heard the prayers for the Ukrainian people, and echo them, but I’m also reminded of Jesus’ instruction to ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you’.
