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The other day I felt inspired to post something about Ukraine, and I believe it is still apt today.

Remember the story of David and Goliath? One huge giant with a sword and spear; one young shepherd with five little rocks. The difference between them was GOD.

Today we are seeing another David and Goliath story. I don’t know God’s will in this situation, but I know we should be praying for those innocent men, women, and children who simply want to live their lives in freedom.

Don’t “hold a good thought” for them–your thoughts won’t help. Don’t “send positive vibes”–your vibes won’t go any farther than your breath.

What you CAN do is pray to the God who sees all and knows all. Who holds the hearts of kings in his hand, and directs the nations to do His will. Who has a plan for this world and is working it even now.

Pray that God will preserve the innocent and punish the guilty. Pray that God will comfort the sorrowful and be close to those who cry out to Him. Pray that God will show Himself mighty and just.

And pray for two other countries: Taiwan and Israel. Taiwan, because China has coveted that land for decades. I visited Taiwan more than 40 years ago, and remember that even then, the people had an ever-present awareness that China was watching . . . and coveting.

And Israel because Scripture tells us that one day Russia and China will come against that country, and then God will act in a way that leaves no doubt as to His power.

The stage is being set. So pray to the only One who holds true power over this world. It’s the best thing you can do in this moment, this hour, this time.

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Angela Hunt

Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who expect the unexpected in novels. With over five million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 165 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to non-fiction books, to novels.

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    • Me, too–especially for those women and children refugees. I can’t imagine saying goodbye to my husband and wondering if I would ever see him again.

  6. Thank you for this timely important reminder Angela!! Yes, we must petition our creator God on behalf of this country in the midst of this tragic onslaught of evil!!

  7. Since hearing this verse used in prayer in regard to this war, I have made it mine:
    “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.” (Proverbs 21:1, NASB95)

  8. thank you for sharing this wonderful reminder. praying is our stairway to the throne of God. He hears all of our prayers. so yes praying all the time is very important. we can be prayer warriors as we are called to be. i love watching prayer being answered

  9. Praying along with you, Angie. The graphic is beautiful. I love how the colors and design of Ukraine’s flag has become so familiar as people’s prayers go up all over social media and throughout the world.

  10. Thank you Angela. I appreciate your focus on prayer to the God who sees all and who rightly judges the innocent and the guilty. I too pray that He will comfort those struggling to live free, losing family members, caught in the grip of fear. And against the evil forces seeking to destroy them.

    May God have mercy on Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. And on America!

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