Prayer
Pray for: One in three Ukrainian civilians estimated to meet the criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD – new study
About the dispatch
The Conversation (Global)·October 12, 2026
Resilience is a word frequently used to describe the way Ukrainian society has responded to the war with Russia. It’s a term that can inspire sympathy and mobilise support. But it also risks overshadowing effects of war that require both domestic and international attention to…
Read at The Conversation (Global) →Pray with the global church
God of All Comfort, we bring before You the people of Ukraine as they navigate the lingering trauma and distress from this devastating conflict. You've promised to comfort those who mourn, and we ask You to be near to those suffering from PTSD and complex grief. Let healing rise where despair threatens to overshadow hope. Infuse Your peace into families torn by loss, and guide leaders with wisdom as they seek pathways for recovery. Reveal Jesus to wounded hearts searching for solace, and uphold the churches of Ukraine in their labor of love and care. In the shadow of war's aftermath, sustain each soul with Your enduring presence. May the light of Christ shine brightly in every darkened place, bringing new life and strength. Amen.
Anchored in
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
also: Matthew 5:4, Philippians 4:7