Shabbat Shalom

Praying for the God of Peace in uncertain times.

As Friday evening approaches the kids and I are running round the house doing our weekly chores to get finished before 5pm. But today I’m feeling the weight of all that’s happened over the past 48 hours in Ukraine.

I look at my kids and can’t help but picture the faces of my friends' children and wonder if they’re still taking shelter. Are they ok, are they scared? I walk past my husband’s study and can’t help but wonder if my friends have been called up yet leaving wives and children behind, not knowing when they’ll be reunited. Direct news from them is few and far between and it’s difficult to think about daily tasks without wondering if they’re ok.

At small group this week, I asked the ladies to memorise Philippians 4:6-7 and it’s now on repeat in my head.

As we prepare our house and hearts to welcome a day of rest, I’m praying this not only for them, but for me also. I know that Yahovah Shalom, the Lord of peace is also El Elyon, the God Most High. He is sovereign overall and has already won the battle. As this early battle rages my prayers continue.