Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:15-16
Lord Jesus, this Scripture enflames our hearts to pray for children—all children, but especially those impacted by the horrors and trauma of our world at war. Thank you for your passionate, compassionate heart for children.
Palestinian, Israeli, Ukrainian, Russian little ones… we channel our sadness, anger, helplessness, and trust in you on their behalf. We pray for… Children who are experiencing evil and seeing things no eye should ever see. Parents who are overwhelmed with fears and grieving with inconsolable pain. The elderly who are broken, broken-hearted, and bewildered. Courageous medics and those risking everything to bring water, food, and a reason to hope.
Here’s what we cling to, Jesus, and count on. You have promised the eternal of Day when, “The baby will play safely near the hole of a cobra. Yes, a little child will put its hand in a nest of deadly snakes without harm. Nothing will hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain, for as the waters fill the sea, so the earth will be filled with people who know the LORD” Isaiah 11:8-9. When, when, WHEN? How long, Oh Lord?
Jesus, you are the great Savior, ruling King, powerful healer. By whatever means you chose—bands of angels, a direct work of the Holy Spirit, your people positioned throughout the earth… cause these wars to cease. Sovereignly reveal yourself to throngs of your image-bearers, as surely as you converted Saul of Tarsus against his will, and made him Paul the Apostle. So Very Amen.