Words fail as I attempt again and again to find something to offer as I feel so idly helpless in the wake of recent events in Ukraine. I often make futile attempts to make sense of the world with art and prose, yet in this case, I am stunned. I don’t have anything to offer, nor do I have any solutions to events far bigger than myself.

I find hope in these things;

Thousands of Russians protested peacefully in the streets, many being incarcerated for the so-called insurrection. A feat that is so Christ-like it demonstrates the supremacy of our Lord. And while not every protester claims Christ as their Lord, I hold fast to the hope that the Church was not far from the protests. For blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons and daughters of God. I am thankful for the historically Christian form of activism which is the peaceful protest.

Ukrainian pastors and saints alike unite together to pray and minister in the midst of panic and violence. As blasts destroy cities, youth pastors evacuate children and local seminaries create safe houses. All while holding on to the hope of the gospel and the love for one another.

Peaceful protests are not limited to Russia, as citizens across the globe take to the streets in prayer and protest for peace to ensue.

And as I hope, I also weep for a nation of image bearers are weeping. I lament, for it is good and holy to do so. And I pray that the God of peace would be with my brothers and sisters, and would bring peace to their land.

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