overcoming grief – PRAYER WALL

When Christmas Is Hard

My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all of you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”

Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back”

More than 19,546 Ukrainian children have been abducted since Russia’s invasion 3.5 years ago, with only 1,605 returned, 101 of those last month. “The Russians said that my mother did not need me,” one child said in a quote on Ukraine’s state-run “Bring Kids Back” page. Dasha Kherson, 13, added, “They said we would beContinue reading “Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back””

Sweden, DRC, Myanmar Headlines

ISRAEL: Three male hostages are set to be released by Hamas from GAZA tomorrow. Lord, please watch over negotiations and proceedings. Protect all hostages who are still alive and make the way for their safe return home. End the terrorism and violence. Watch over the innocent in both Israel and Gaza. Protect them from harmContinue reading “Sweden, DRC, Myanmar Headlines”

When Christmas Is Hard

When Christmas Is Hard

Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead

At least 18 people died and 13 were injured Wednesday in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine — one at a restaurant and another at a bowling alley, where families had gathered to play games. This is the deadliest of at least 566 mass shootings in the US reported by the Gun Violence Archive inContinue reading “Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead”

Ukraine’s Resident Remnant

Let’s remember those who remain in Ukraine during these dark days for their country. Father, please be with those who remain in Ukraine. Comfort them as they miss their loved ones. Strengthen their faith. Restore their hope. Shield minds and hearts from trauma, and meet every person in powerful ways, speaking hope, truth, love andContinue reading “Ukraine’s Resident Remnant”

Christians Respond to Deadly Floods in Ukraine

More than 52 people have died in floods in the Russian-occupied areas of southern Ukraine, after a major dam collapsed in Kherson on June 6. The dam had provided drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people and cooling water to a major nuclear power plant. Although Russian forces retreated from the city of KhersonContinue reading “Christians Respond to Deadly Floods in Ukraine”

Ukrainian Refugees Now

About a year ago, we published this prayer below for Ukrainians fleeing their home country as the invasion began. Today, I felt the Lord asking us to re-visit that post, as we continue to pray for this country torn apart by war. There are now more than 8 million Ukrainian refugees spread throughout Europe andContinue reading “Ukrainian Refugees Now”

The Heart of the Matter

In the midst of all the world is facing, God’s been calling me to report briefly on the news here at the Prayer Wall, but deeply on His heart. Wars, devastation, atrocities — none of this is new. We live in a fallen world where sin has made a terrible mark. We as Christ’s bodyContinue reading “The Heart of the Matter”

Christians in Turkey Quake Zone Ask for Prayer

Today marks the one-month anniversary of the tragic quake that has cost nearly 52,000 lives in Turkey and Syria. More than 45,000 of those fatalities happened in Turkey, making February 6 the deadliest earthquake that nation has experienced in possibly 1,500 years. Everyone lost someone, say Christians who survived and are now helping provide shelter,Continue reading “Christians in Turkey Quake Zone Ask for Prayer”

When Christmas is Hard

Let’s continue praying for missionary pilot Ryan Koher, imprisoned nearly two months now in Mozambique without charges. Pray God will open the way for his immediate release. Pray for his wife and sons as Christmas approaches. Continue praying here: Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique Let’s pray also for those mourning the loss of loved ones andContinue reading “When Christmas is Hard”

Deadly Landslides in Brazil

Thousands of people from the favelas (hillside shacks) in Pernambuco, Brazil, have been displaced; about 100 have died, and at least 14 are still missing after landslides Friday. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those who are injured, comfort those who mourn, provide for those in need, and rebuild the lives ofContinue reading “Deadly Landslides in Brazil”

21 Killed in Mass Shooting

After Tuesday’s mass shooting of 19 children and two adults in an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school 54 miles from the Mexico border, let’s pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, for Your arms around the families grieving right now. Come so close to them that they hear Your voice comforting them and feel Your strong handsContinue reading “21 Killed in Mass Shooting”

Hermits Peak Fire

The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire, which began on April 6, has now destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres and homes in New Mexico. With more than 2,000 firefighters working tirelessly, as of yesterday, the blaze was only 27% contained. Let’s continue to pray for those who are in harm’s way, and those who haveContinue reading “Hermits Peak Fire”

China’s Headlines

China has held several headlines in the news lately, the most tragic of which is a plane crash yesterday, which cost the lives of all 132 people on board. As the Chinese also battle increased surveillance, persecution, Covid lockdowns, and tension with other countries, especially neighboring Taiwan, let’s pray today for this vast country onContinue reading “China’s Headlines”

Hope for the Stranded and Homeless

As I stood with other believers amid the rubble in the early morning, I watched a man load up his bicycle with what food he could carry. I wondered how he was going to ride that bike out of there with all the debris in the way, and where he planned to go, now thatContinue reading “Hope for the Stranded and Homeless”

Yemen, Japan and Mariupol

Pray for Mariupol, Ukraine, especially for survivors from the attack on a theater, as they emerge from the rubble amidst heavy shelling. About 130 of the 1,300 who had sheltered in the building have been rescued so far. Throughout the city, more than 350,000 residents continue to hide in shelters, trapped by an average ofContinue reading “Yemen, Japan and Mariupol”

Save the Children

More than 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine now, at least 1.5 million of them children. Amidst the mayhem, about 5000 Ukrainian children are unaccounted for. Orphans or others sent across borders unaccompanied by a parent are especially vulnerable to human traffickers and sex offenders. Let’s pray. Lord, we ask You, please, to be aContinue reading “Save the Children”

War in Yemen

Since 2015, more than 10,200 children have been injured or killed in the war in Yemen. Within the last two years, more than 2,000 children recruited by Shiite rebels have died fighting. At least four million people have been forced to flee their homes, and 20 million people are now dependent upon aid in orderContinue reading “War in Yemen”

Those Who Stayed Behind

Father, please be with those who remain in Ukraine. Comfort them as they miss their loved ones. Strengthen their faith. Restore their hope. Shield minds and hearts from trauma, and meet every person in powerful ways, speaking hope, truth, love and Your plan of salvation. Let them feel You near, hear Your voice, see YouContinue reading “Those Who Stayed Behind”

Ukrainian Refugees

Lord, we ask for Your protection and provision for the now more than two million refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Assign Your angel armies to comfort those who mourn, to help them stay warm and well-fed, to open the way for safe passage out of the country, and to open up borders, homes, churches,Continue reading “Ukrainian Refugees”

When Christmas Is Hard

My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a dear loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”