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1433rd day of intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
💛💙 What we thank God for:
• The leaders of the Christian churches of Ukraine have issued a statement in which they strongly condemned Russia’s latest attempts to use religion and religious institutions to justify its aggressive policy against Ukraine. They also called on all Christians to continue praying for the victory of truth and the establishment of a just peace in Ukraine and in the world. May the Lord bless the peacemaking efforts of everyone who serves as a witness to His truth with words and deeds.
• The pace of the Russian army’s advance has fallen sharply. The enemy’s advance in the Zaporizhia and Lyman directions has completely stopped last week. And in the Kherson region, our military has driven the Russian occupiers from Aleksiyivskyi Island.
• We are thankful for every prayer, because these are someone’s saved lives or homes. The other day, fragments of an Iskander-M ballistic missile with a warhead weighing about half a ton fell near residential buildings and a gas station in one of the districts of Kyiv. And they did not explode. Sappers have rendered the ammunition safe.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 3 tanks, 1 armored combat vehicle, and 147 units of automotive equipment.
‼️ Threats remain:
• Russian invaders have struck energy facilities in two regions of Ukraine. They damaged an observatory in Odessa.
• The Russians have intensified strikes on the Kherson CHP, trying to deprive the station of the opportunity to restore its equipment. The heat situation in Kherson is one of the most critical.
• As a result of the attack by Russian invaders in the capital of Ukraine, the objects of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra national reserve, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, were damaged.
• Poland complained to the EU Council about agricultural imports from Ukraine. Four countries demand protection of European farmers from the “negative impact” of imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
• In Sumy region, Russians are remotely mining territories by dropping explosives from drones.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• As intercessors, we do not tire of praying for our country, which is currently experiencing one of the most difficult periods of its existence. We pray with faith that the Lord will preserve us, leading us through these trials.
• We pray for the search for internal resources to direct them to the defense of the country, the establishment of various processes within Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities. For the rise of strong leaders, statesmen, who would truly care for the country and realize their responsibility before God.
• We pray for God’s protection over our soldiers. For wisdom for commanders. We pray for the president, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the heads of security agencies. May all their actions be coordinated and balanced.
• We pray for the growth of business activity and economic indicators in Ukraine, for the reduction of security risks for business, the restoration of the labor market. For financial support for business. For minimizing the impact of the energy crisis on business.
• We pray for the growth of living standards in Ukraine, for the reduction of the number of poor people. We also pray for the growth of employment, the emergence of new jobs.
• We pray for the growth of influential church leaders who, obeying Christ first and foremost, would lead and serve people in the difficult conditions of global changes. For balance in these ministries, for understanding the times in which we live, for belonging in everything to Christ.
«In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.»
Romans 8:26 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN TIME WE SHALL SEE THE FRUIT!
1431st Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, interfaith prayer meetings are held in various cities of Ukraine. In the Epistle to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul noted the deep unity that unites the Church throughout the world. On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit initiated the mission of the Church to proclaim the Gospel to people all over the world, regardless of the ethnic, social or cultural boundaries that separate them. The same Spirit strengthens us today.
• Ukrainian Air Defense intercepted 15 missiles and over 350 drones.
• During the meeting of the “energy Ramstein” in the G7+ format, the partners decided to support Ukraine against the backdrop of massive attacks by Russia on the country’s energy system.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 4 tanks, 3 armored combat vehicles, and 88 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• The main target of Russia’s night attack was again energy. The occupiers hit Kyiv and the region. In the capital, almost 6 thousand houses were left without heating. Almost all of Chernihiv was cut off.
• The balancing electricity market in Ukraine has found itself in a deep debt crisis, which is already directly affecting the investment attractiveness of the industry. Debt in this segment has grown to tens of billions of hryvnias and continues to accumulate.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for agreements to be reached to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. According to experts, Ukraine is approaching a humanitarian catastrophe due to constant Russian attacks, and the restoration of the energy sector is estimated at 65-70 billion dollars, which will require the construction of a new energy system.
• We pray for the President of Ukraine and other people in power, because this is the Lord’s command. We pray that these people will turn to Christ, have the fear of God in their hearts, that they will be doers of God’s will, realizing their responsibility before Him.
• We pray that the Lord will help us survive this winter. We pray for those people whose homes have become cold and uninhabitable. For finding alternative options, for local authorities to resolve these extremely complex issues.
• We pray for our chaplains, for an increase in their number, so that they can be spiritual mentors for our defenders. And also for the development of a volunteer movement of chaplains aimed at helping military families and providing spiritual support to the families of defenders.
• We pray for our churches, brothers and sisters in Ukraine and beyond. Today, when our country and the world are facing trials, we need patience, courage and faith more than ever. We ask the Lord to strengthen, guide us in His ways and to help us.
«The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.»
Psalms 145:18-19 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1430th day of intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
🌻 What we thank God for:
• We thank God for equipping His Church with the necessary spiritual weapons, so that at this time we can resist the wiles of the devil, against evil spirits in the heavenly realms. And not only resist, but also change the spiritual atmosphere in our country.
• 100 million tons of grain have already been transported through the Ukrainian sea corridor. Exports continue despite Russia’s systematic attacks on ports, logistics and energy.
• The government has simplified the sale of sanctioned assets of Russians that are state-owned.
• The European Union will equip Ukraine with 447 emergency generators from its strategic reserves amid Russia’s massive attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 3 tanks, 3 armored combat vehicles, and 140 vehicles.
💥 Threats remain:
• Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 drones.
• Russia has stated that it will continue the war until a political and diplomatic settlement is reached.
• The Russian occupation army has advanced near Fedorivka in the Donetsk region and Synelnykovo in the Kharkiv region. It is trying to surround Gulyaipole in the Zaporizhia region from different directions.
• Russia does not stop hitting energy facilities. Again there are new power outages in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions. Emergency shutdowns in many regions of Ukraine. In addition, the situation in the energy system has become more complicated, as several generation facilities have been put into emergency repair.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for the negotiation processes in Abu Dhabi that are taking place these days. For the approach to the end of this war and the cessation of bloodshed and the destruction of our cities and villages. May the Lord guide and give wisdom to our negotiators.
• We pray for an additional impetus to the economic development of Ukraine. For support for the real sector of the economy, i.e. strategically important industries, as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
• Our prayer is for the Ukrainian defenders. For those who left the comfort of home and their families so that we can have hope for tomorrow. We bless each warrior, may the Lord preserve them, so that they return to peaceful affairs, so that they may know Christ.
• In 2025, almost half a million deaths were recorded in Ukraine, and only 168.8 thousand babies were born. Thus, there were three deaths for every newborn. We pray for an increase in the birth rate, and especially for the creation of appropriate conditions for this in our country. For the operation of real programs to help families in this difficult time.
• We pray for the youth of Ukraine, that opportunities for education and development will open up for them, that they will be interested in staying in their country and raising it from the ruins. That they will be people with God’s fire and truth in their hearts, who know God and strive to do good.
• We pray that the Church at this time will loudly proclaim Christ, reconcile people with God. We pray that His children will guard their hearts and will be strengthened in God’s love.
«Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.»
Isaiah 33:2 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1429th Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• We thank God for life and peace in Jesus Christ even in the midst of trouble and death, for the chance for salvation of the soul, which only Jesus can give.
• Ukrainian military successfully attacked an oil terminal in Russia and a number of other important targets of the Russian occupiers.
• Three more children were returned from the occupation in the Kherson region.
• One of the capital’s thermal power plants was flooded due to damage to a pipe as a result of Russian shelling, which significantly complicated the repair of equipment. Divers carried out work to eliminate damage in icy water and under extreme conditions.
• Ukraine continues to receive international humanitarian aid to stabilize the energy system. In particular, in recent days, the country has received more than 50 tons of energy equipment from six countries. In addition, 400 generators from Poland, tens of tons of transformer oil from Latvia and funds to increase the stability of the energy system are coming to Ukraine.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 9 tanks, 5 armored combat vehicles, and 178 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• The occupiers attacked Kryvyi Rih with missiles and drones, Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, and Zaporizhia. They hit a residential building in Dnipro with a drone.
• The Russians are attacking along the entire front line. They are most actively trying to advance in the Pokrovsk direction. In addition, they are trying to advance to Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region through frozen rivers.
• The most difficult situation in the energy sector is currently in Kyiv and the region, Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• Today, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Unity. In the conditions of a full-scale war, this holiday has acquired special significance: unity today is perceived as the basis of stability, resistance and survival of the Ukrainian people. Let us pray together for Ukrainian territorial, spiritual and cultural unity which Russia is trying to destroy at all costs. And also for faith in God, love for the native Land, family to form the spiritual foundation of unity of our nation.
• We pray that peace will come to our country. That the shedding of blood will stop and death will bow its knees before life. That the hearts of people will bow before Christ, in Whom death is powerless and is defeated.
• We pray for supernatural protection, fortitude, support from God for everyone who is at the front. We pray for the healing of those who have been wounded. For the strengthening of those who have weakened.
• We pray for the demographic stability of the country, for a decrease in the outflow of Ukrainians. We pray for stabilization in this matter, for the creation of real conditions in the country to increase people’s trust in the future recovery processes in it.
• We pray for the provision of real financial support for our country, given the conditions in which most Ukrainians have to survive. That credit programs do not become a trap for the country but provide impulse for further economic life support.
• We pray for the unity of God’s people in the different churches. Christ prayed that we would be one in Him, so that we could be a light to this world.
«You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,»
Psalms 59:9 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1428th Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• A meeting of the Secretariat of the Conference of Christian Churches of Ukraine was held in Kyiv, at which representatives of the main Christian denominations discussed preparations for the National Day of Prayer, assessed the next Russian propaganda statements, and determined the priorities of state-church cooperation for the first half of the year.
• Our military recently hit two Russian anti-aircraft missile systems in the northern Slobozhansky direction in a matter of minutes.
• The government has allocated 2.56 billion hryvnias from the state budget reserve fund for the purchase of mobile distributed generation equipment, which will be directed to where it is needed most now.
• Despite the war, Ukrainians prefer to buy housing in their native country.
• Denmark allocates an additional 150 million Danish kroner (20 million euros) to support Ukraine’s energy system amid Russian shelling.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 8 tanks, 10 armored combat vehicles, and 181 vehicles.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• Russian aggressors attacked energy facilities in four regions of Ukraine. In Poltava region, due to a critical situation in the energy system, they reduced the voltage in the network. A Russian drone attacked Chuguiv in Kharkiv region. The Russians struck Dnipropetrovsk region. They attacked Zaporizhia. They hit the Kramatorsk community with high-explosive aerial bombs.
• Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with one ballistic missile and 97 drones of various types.
• In Kyiv, about 4,000 houses are still without heat, almost 60% of the capital is without electricity. For this reason, 600 thousand residents left Kyiv.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for the cessation of hostilities, for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine and the prevention of the spread of the war. We rely on God, He is our hope.
• We pray for our law enforcement and defense agencies. May the Lord grant wisdom and prudence to the decisions of their leaders. That they may be people who act exclusively in the interests of our state. That they may have a clear understanding and deep awareness of their responsibility.
• We pray for the satisfaction of the urgent needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, for the equipment of our military. For God’s protection for them and strengthening in spirit and body. Let us also support our wounded soldiers in prayer, so that they may be provided with proper medical care.
• We continue to pray for our prisoners of war, so that they may return home. May God protect and guide them through all trials.
• We pray that the Lord will preserve our people despite demographic threats. To protect us from the destroyer and help us to recover, as well as to renew our faith and trust in Him.
• As intercessors, we pray for our people, so that they will not lose heart because of the trials they have to go through. So that hearts will open to God, so that in distress they will cry out to Him.
«The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.»
Deuteronomy 28:7 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1427th Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
💛💙 What we thank God for:
• We thank God that in difficult conditions of war the voice of the Church does not subside, but sounds even louder in prayers, in the preaching of the Gospel, in charity. We thank God for the unity between the churches, because we all have one Lord, one spirit, common tasks from the Lord at this time.
• Today our air defense intercepted 27 missiles and over 300 drones.
• Over the past year, it was possible to carry out ten exchanges. In addition, ten stages of exchange were carried out in accordance with the second Istanbul agreements. So in 2025, 2,080 military and 230 civilians were returned from Russian captivity.
• Ukrainian metallurgists expanded the product line by 11 new positions. The development of the product line during the war is an important part of the strategy for preserving industrial capacity, jobs and foreign exchange earnings, as well as preparing for the post-war recovery of the Ukrainian economy.
• Azerbaijan sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. In particular, 12 low-voltage panels, 11 generators, 5 transformers and 27 thousand meters of cables and wires.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 6 tanks, 6 units of armored combat vehicles, 191 units of automotive equipment.
‼️ Threats remain:
• The occupiers attacked Kyiv and the region. They struck Zaporizhia twice.
• The Russians carried out a combined attack on Ukraine. According to the Air Force, the enemy launched 18 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, as well as 339 strike UAVs. The Russians also attacked with one Zircon anti-ship missile.
• Repelling today’s massive Russian missile and drone attack cost Ukraine at least 80 million euros.
• The Russian occupiers continue to increase their presence in the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, and have also almost completely blocked access for Ukrainian military personnel to Myrnograd.
• Several Ukrainian electrical substations, which are key to ensuring nuclear security, have been damaged as a result of Russian strikes.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for an end to the war, for negotiations at all levels to establish peace in Ukraine. We pray that the enemies will not succeed in tearing our country apart, that the heads of state will not be tools in the hands of other people but will fulfill the mission entrusted to them by the people of this country and by God.
• At least some of the missiles that the Russians used during today’s strike, they have already produced this year. Therefore, there is a need to pray that the world sanctions against Russia will actually work and that the supply of critical components for the production of deadly weapons will be blocked.
• We pray for the prevention of the collapse of our economy, as well as for the prevention of the depreciation of our national currency. For the support of small and medium-sized businesses, the rational use of funds from the state budget.
• We pray that each of our soldiers will come under God’s protection. That the Lord will strengthen them physically and morally. That the trials will not be too much, but that God will be a hope and a solid foundation for everyone.
• We pray for the protection of the family at the highest state level, which is part of national security. For the increase in the birth rate in Ukraine, as well as the reform of society through the active implementation of educational programs that teach young people how to live in marriage.
• We pray that the Church in these last times will fulfill its mission entrusted to it by God. So that it would have moral and spiritual authority and be a territory where the Holy Spirit works, where God’s light is visible.
«Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron.»
Psalms 107:13-16 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1426th day of intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
🇺🇦 What we thank God for:
• We thank God for a deeper understanding of the need to pray, to be intercessors for our country, families and churches. For the fact that prayer meetings are increasingly gathering both at high state levels and everywhere in our country.
• Air defense forces neutralized 126 of 145 Russian drones.
• Ukrainian special forces in 2025 dispelled the myth of the invincibility of Russian air defense. Long-range strikes on the Russian echeloned air defense system led to the destruction and disabling of air defense assets with an estimated value of about $4 billion.
• DTEK CEO at the World Economic Forum, which will be held this week in Davos (Switzerland), aims to unite the global community in support of Ukraine’s energy system, emphasizing the unprecedented danger to it caused by Russian strikes.
• Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 2 tanks, 3 armored combat vehicles, and 170 units of automotive equipment.
⚠️ Threats remain:
• Russians damaged five energy facilities in Chernihiv region. They launched a missile strike on Kharkiv, attacked Zaporizhia. They attacked Odessa with dozens of UAVs and massively attacked the energy sector of Dnipropetrovsk region. Kharkiv and Sloviansk were hit by guided aerial bombs .
• The advance of the Russian occupiers has been recorded within the city of Pokrovsk, as well as near the cities of Siversk and Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. In particular, Russia is pulling reserves to Pokrovsk, using both massive assaults and covert advances by small infantry groups.
• The Russian troops cannot hold out in Hulyaipole, so they are trying to isolate the city through active assaults, massive air strikes, and total mining.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray that this yoke of war will be lifted from our country. That it will be freed from the shackles of Russia, that it will be renewed, cleansed, and strengthened. We believe that the Lord will lead us through this valley of death.
• We pray that the Russian occupiers will not succeed in implementing their criminal plan to use sub-zero temperatures to disable our energy infrastructure. So that state structures are ready for different options and have a clearly developed algorithm of actions. So that the aggressors stop massive strikes on critical infrastructure facilities, and industry specialists can systematically reconstruct everything that was damaged and stabilize electricity supply.
• Let us not be silent in prayer for the soldiers on the front line. We pray for them, we bless them, so that the Lord will strengthen, guide and protect.
• We pray for those people who are in despair, depressed, who have hopelessness in their hearts, who cannot cope with their emotions and have spiritual wounds. May the Lord help them in this darkness to find Him and give Him their problems and pains, because He cares for everyone and answers everyone who calls on Him.
• Let us also pray for the wounded and crippled by war. May the Lord heal, may His love give hope. It is written in the Book of Psalms: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (147:3). May the hearts of people be filled with faith in the Lord.
• We pray that a new generation of strong servants in the Lord will grow in our country. For the unity of young Christians of different denominations in order to wage a successful struggle together on the fields of spiritual battles.
«“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.»
Proverbs 30:5 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1425th day of intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• Prayer is the driving force of future events and important resource given to the Church so that God’s will is done on earth. That is why we do not stop praying within the framework of the Marathon of Fasting and Prayer. Each region stands on a prayer watch for a week, in which churches of different confessions participate. Next week, Donetsk region will pray, having received the baton from Lviv region.
• Ukrainian air defense neutralized 167 enemy drones.
• Repair work has begun on the reserve power transmission line connecting Zaporizhzhia NPP with the Ukrainian power system, which started within the framework of the next ceasefire concluded with the mediation of the IAEA.
• In Poland, in just three days, they collected about 13 million hryvnias to purchase generators for Kyiv. Now the Poles plan to purchase even more generators, sleeping bags and fuel for the capital’s residents.
• Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 5 tanks, 5 armored combat vehicles, and 105 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• The occupiers struck the Dnipropetrovsk region and the energy infrastructure of the Odessa region.
They attacked the Khmelnytskyi region, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, and the suburbs of Sumy with drones.
• This week, the Russian military has used more than 1,300 strike drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
• In the South-Slobozhansk direction, the Russians are trying to realize their numerical superiority and break through the defense in Vovchansk.
• In 2025, Russia intensified the use of the occupied Mariupol seaport, presenting it as “restoration”. While in reality it is about the illegal appropriation of Ukrainian infrastructure and its integration into the logistics system of the aggressor state.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray that the Russian evil that came to our land with the war will be defeated. That Ukraine will be able to recover from the ashes. We pray for the resurrection of our country.
• We pray for the strengthening of our country and its defense capabilities, the ability to protect cities and villages from missile attacks and drones. For the end of this bloodshed.
• We pray for wisdom for all the leaders of our country, may their hearts be filled with the fear of God, so that they do not commit lawlessness.
• Let us not stop praying for the soldiers. May the Lord be a refuge, hope, and a path leading to salvation and eternal life for everyone.
• We pray that programs for the restoration of damaged housing for those left without a roof over their heads will be implemented in Ukraine. For the financing of these programs by international organizations and donor institutions. That these funds will be used for their intended purpose.
• We pray for the strengthening of intercession in churches, because it is the time that the Lord has called us to stand on the walls of spiritual protection. Only with God we will be able to overcome, endure, and pass.
«You are my King and my God. You command victories for Israel. Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies; you disgrace those who hate us.»
Psalms 44:4-7 NLT
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1424th Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
💛💙 What we thank God for:
• The presentation of the first complete Ukrainian edition of the Jerusalem Bible took place in Kyiv. This is one of the most authoritative Catholic biblical projects of the 20th century, which combines the translation of the Holy Scriptures with a thorough scientific and theological apparatus. The presented edition is considered an important tool for bishops, priests, theologians, catechists, teachers and students, as well as for all believers who seek a deeper knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. In the conditions of war, the appearance of the complete Jerusalem Bible in the Ukrainian language became not only a scientific, but also a spiritual event of national importance.
• Ukrainian military successfully destroyed a modified enemy drone, which the Russian occupiers equipped with an air-to-air missile. In addition, they hit Russian air defense systems and a drone depot in the occupied Crimea.
• In the coming days, the Czech Republic will transfer to Ukraine fighters capable of shooting down drones during their approach.
• Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 3 tanks, 6 armored combat vehicles, and 115 vehicles.
🔥 Threats remain:
• The occupiers struck a critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv. It caused very significant damage.
• The Russian occupiers struck one of the Naftogaz enterprises. These are targeted strikes on civilian infrastructure to leave Ukrainians without heat and gas in the cold season.
• In order to force Ukraine to sign unacceptable surrender demands to end the war, Russia is considering the option of attacking strategic facilities in our country’s energy system, namely, electricity transmission substations that power Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
• Russia is postponing the implementation of agreements on the mutual release of prisoners of war reached at the end of 2025.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• Our intelligence warns that Russia is planning a series of strikes on substations of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. The aim of the attacks is to completely disrupt the energy system in order to leave the country without heat and light in the middle of winter. Dear intercessors, let us pray that the enemy’s plans will not be implemented, that God will help to avert this serious threat and prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
• We pray for those people who were left without heating after the enemy attacks. For prompt intervention and providing people with immediate assistance. That all the equipment that was provided as international aid would be used for its intended purpose.
• We pray for our soldiers who, in extremely difficult conditions of cold, hold their positions and oppose the enemy. We bless them, we pray for God’s protection and timely God’s help.
• We pray for the chaplains, for their ministry. May the Lord fill them with strength, so that through them souls may be saved, bodies may be healed, supernatural miracles may occur, so that the Name of God may be glorified.
• We pray for the resumption of the exchange of prisoners of war, for the intervention of third parties to influence the Russian side, which does not want to fulfill the agreements and is delaying this process. Let us support in prayer the Ukrainians who are waiting for their liberation.
• We pray for the Church in Ukraine which serves people, revealing the character and purity of Christ, which is a place of God’s love and hope in this shaky world.
«Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.»
Isaiah 33:2 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1422nd Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• At the end of December 2025 and the beginning of January 2026, the pace of advance of Russian troops in Ukraine noticeably decreased.
• The command of the Russian troops dismissed two generals after the failure of massive attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Dobropillya direction, which did not bring results. The dismissal is evidence of the failure of the Russian strategy in combat operations on this front.
• Our border guards prevented the occupiers from breaking through the state border in the Kharkiv region.
• A headquarters for the elimination of the consequences of Russian shelling of energy facilities has been created in Kyiv. Its task is to respond promptly and effectively to current challenges in order to stabilize the situation with energy and heat supply.
• Poland will deliver up to nine MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. Currently, technical details of the transfer of Polish MiGs are being agreed upon, including logistics and maintenance.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 7 tanks, 2 armored combat vehicles, and 187 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• Russian aggressors launched a missile strike on Kharkiv and destroyed a large energy facility. They shelled the Odessa region. They dropped a guided aerial bomb on Bilopillya in the Sumy region.
• The Russians attacked the port of Chornomorsk in the Odessa region with a ballistic missile.
• The invaders are storming in 12 directions, most actively in Pokrovsk. They managed to advance in the Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions near three settlements.
• Law enforcement officers have gathered the necessary evidence base, which confirms that the Russian attacks on energy are a consistent policy of the Kremlin, aimed at the destruction of the Ukrainian people, and have signs of crimes against humanity.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for an end to this war. That various forces do not use Ukraine as a training ground to achieve their own interests. We pray for the strengthening of the influence of world leaders who would silence the voices about the continuation of the war and the destruction of this country.
• The highest-level Ukrainian delegation will participate in the forum in Davos. The delegation’s focus will be on the reconstruction of Ukraine, its stability, protection of energy and security guarantees. As usual, we pray for important events and for the successful course of this meeting.
• The head of the IMF arrived on a visit to Kyiv for high-level negotiations. We pray for the course of these negotiations, for the coordination of problematic issues, for the continuation of financial support for Ukraine.
• We pray for the reduction of the offensive capabilities of the Russian army, for the destruction of the logistical and warehouse infrastructure and for the prevention of the supply of resources and reserves of the enemy to the forefront of the front.
• We pray for our soldiers who are holding back the enemy invasion and defending our country. For God’s support for them in this cold season. May they be warmed by God, may the necessary help always come in time.
• We pray for our brothers and sisters from different churches, that each of them may daily seek the living God and hold on to Him. That they may strengthen their personal relationship with the Lord. We pray for a deeper devotion to Christ and life in His truth.
«For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us.»
Isaiah 33:22 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1421st Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
🌻 What we thank God for:
• A new study has shown that Christianity is today the most visible and active religious community on social networks and digital platforms. In addition, the Bible remains the most researched religious text in the world. Every month more than 47 million users search for Bible verses, topics and explanations.
• Ukraine remains a serious global player in the metallurgical industry. According to the results of 2025, in Ukraine this industry increased the production of cast iron by 11.2%, and rolled metal products by 4.8%.
• The government instructed the Ministry of Health and the State Service for the Protection of the Consumer Rights of Ukraine to monitor the prices of medicines. They noted that medicines should be available to everyone, especially in cold conditions at home due to shelling of the power system and severe frosts.
• The European Commission has adopted a package of legislative proposals that paves the way for providing Ukraine with a loan of 90 billion euros.
• The leaders of the G7 countries will meet with the US president in Davos next week to enlist his personal support on the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 6 tanks, 3 armored combat vehicles, and 232 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• Russians massively attacked Kryvyi Rih, tens of thousands of citizens were temporarily left without electricity, and 700 houses were cut off from heat. Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv.
• The Russian military uses the territory and facilities of the Zaporizhzhia NPP as a training ground for its UAV operators. In particular, there is evidence that MLRS strikes on Zaporizhzhia were carried out from there.
• The Verkhovna Rada extended martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for the 18th time.
• The Main Intelligence Directorate published information about dozens of samples of foreign technological equipment used by Russian enterprises for the production of missiles.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for God’s intercession for our people, so that this bloodshed will be put to an end. We ask that God’s will and His plans be fulfilled for our long-suffering country.
• We pray for deterrence of Russian terrorists from massive shelling of our energy facilities. For an improvement in the situation with the restoration of damage, for the return of light, heat and water to homes. For effective actions by government agencies and officials to help people in extremely difficult circumstances.
• We pray for wounded and crippled soldiers. May the Lord give everyone hope, so that they do not give up and despair does not fill their souls. We pray for opportunities for recovery, for the healing of the soul and body.
• We pray for people who have experienced traumatic events and have psychological trauma, especially children. For the healing of their souls, for the rebirth of their spirits. May the Lord send His messengers to them, who would bring them God’s Message, help them to be filled with His Word and His Spirit.
• We pray that in the midst of war people would be open to God. That His Word would become alive and active for them, strengthen their hearts and fill them with hope for the future.
• We pray that the Church would be guided by God’s Word and Spirit. So that we look at events with spiritual eyes, so that our prayers do not weaken depending on the situation around us.
«Therefore, my brothers and sisters…stand firm in the Lord in this way…Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.»
Philippians 4:1, 6-7 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1420th day of intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• The third meeting in the format of the Prayer Breakfast was held in Budapest, which became a space of spiritual support, mutual understanding and social dialogue for Ukrainians living in Hungary in the conditions of the ongoing war. Thank God for such meetings, which help maintain the spiritual unity of the Ukrainian community abroad.
• Air defense forces neutralized two Russian ballistic missiles, 5 cruise missiles and 240 UAVs.
• According to official information, Russians planned to reach Odessa in order to completely cut off Ukraine from the Black Sea. They also intended to seize the remaining territories of Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhia regions, the right-bank Kherson region, but our military thwarted these plans.
• Our military raised the national flag of Ukraine over the city council building in the center of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 3 tanks, 7 armored combat vehicles, and 145 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• The Russians again struck Kyiv and the region, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, and Odessa. They struck Zaporizhiaoblenergo facilities. They attacked the Nova Poshta terminal near Kharkiv.
• Due to new Russian strikes, a significant number of consumers in Kyiv and the region, as well as in Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhia regions, were left without electricity.
• Russia launched almost 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven cruise missiles last night. The enemy’s main targets were energy facilities and substations. In total, Russian missiles and drones damaged 24 facilities.
• The occupiers are concentrating their main efforts on the Pokrovsk direction, trying to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of 10 settlements.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray that the frosty weather will recede and warming will come to our land. We pray that the enemies’ criminal intentions to freeze Ukrainians will not be realized.
• We pray for the urgent strengthening of our air defense. For new agreements on this issue with those countries that have such resources. As well as for the acceleration of supplies of what has already been agreed upon with America and Europe.
• We pray for the continued operation of retailers, as a number of large supermarkets are forced to close due to prolonged power outages. For the coordination of government efforts with retail chains to provide people with food. For negotiations with international partners to increase the supply of generators and spare parts.
• We pray that God will protect those who are freezing in the trenches, who are sleeping in basements, who are saving lives in hospitals without heating, who are doing repairs after shelling. God is the Source of life and warmth, and we believe that He will not leave us in this icy darkness.
• We also pray for every power engineer and welder. May they receive a hundredfold from God for their self-sacrifice, for giving us warmth, risking themselves. We pray that the Lord will protect their families who are waiting for them at home and give us all unity to endure and overcome this winter together.
• We pray that the churches in Ukraine will raise their voices in unity for their land, for its liberation and purification, for the search for God as a priority in all areas of life.
«Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”»
Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1419th Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• We thank God that despite the difficulties in wartime, ministers of Christian churches care about God’s work. They encourage and unite people to help those in need, open new churches and ministries.
• Ukraine’s international reserves at the beginning of 2026 amounted to $ 57.3 billion, which is the highest figure in the entire history of independent Ukraine.
• Our soldiers destroyed ground robotic complexes of Russian invaders with the help of drones.
• The Pope publicly appealed to the Russian Federation with an appeal to stop shelling of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, emphasizing the suffering of civilians, especially in the winter cold.
• Norway has allocated a support package for Ukraine for a total of $400 million. Half of the money will go to Ukraine’s urgent needs in the winter – the purchase of gas and the repair of energy facilities.
• Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have kdestroyed 7 units of armored combat vehicles, 98 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• In Chernihiv region, the Russians damaged an energy facility. In Zhytomyr region, they attacked critical infrastructure. Russia also attacked Sumy, Kyiv, Odessa, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
• Russian troops, taking advantage of weather conditions, increased pressure on the city of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region.
• The President has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada bills to extend martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for God’s supernatural support for our country not to give up, not to lose heart under the burden of difficult trials, but to continue to resist evil. We pray that the Lord will preserve us and put an end to this violence and lawlessness.
• We pray for Ukrainian diplomats and government officials for their constant active work with international partners to maintain trust and ensure uninterrupted financial flow to Ukraine. That there will be no delays or reductions in payments that are vital for our country.
• It is extremely difficult for our military now, as the severe cold complicates the situation on the front. We pray for every soul, may it be open to Christ, His love, may it be warmed by His warmth.
• We pray for the work of the education and medical systems in wartime. For the opportunity to have access to quality services, for due attention from the state to these important areas of public life for their functioning.
• We pray for families’ reunion. For the search and return of kidnapped and abducted Ukrainian children. For state assistance to families who have lost their fathers or husbands.
• We pray for the quantitative and qualitative growth of local churches in Ukraine. For their establishing in the Word of God, in the power of God.
«Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.»
Psalms 23:4 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1418th Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• We thank God for the steadfastness of people in prayer, for their raised hands and the fire in their hearts that does not go out. Thank God for the voices that do not subside and for the answers to our prayers both those that we have already received and those that we will still receive.
• Our paratroopers repelled the Russian assault in the north of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Border guards hit a Russian multiple launch rocket system “Grad” on the outskirts of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. And the defenders of the sky neutralized 125 out of 154 Russian drones.
• In the capital, given the scale of the damage, the supply of heat and electricity to many homes was restored in record time. The electricity situation in Kyiv will improve approximately by January 15.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 11 tanks, 3 armored combat vehicles, and 134 vehicles.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• Russian occupiers shelled critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr and Rivne regions. They attacked Kyiv. Due to nighttime Russian shelling, the railway infrastructure was damaged. They shelled Kherson region.
• During this week, Russian troops shelled Ukrainian energy and critical infrastructure facilities every day, with a total of 44 attacks recorded.
• This week, Russia used almost 1,100 strike drones, over 890 guided aerial bombs, and more than 50 missiles of various types against Ukraine. There were ballistic, cruise, and also medium-range ballistics.
• Russian military continues attempts to break through defenses in the Kupyansk area, concentrating forces on the eastern bank of the Oskol in the Kharkiv region.
• In early 2026, the Russians first used the Geran-5 strike drone to attack Ukraine.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray for the spiritual cleansing and renewal of our Ukraine, for God’s intercession, so that we can defeat the Russian evil that came to our land with the war. We pray for the resurrection of our country.
• We pray for the leaders of our state, for supernatural wisdom for them in making fateful decisions for the country. May God’s wisdom guide them.
• We pray for opportunities for our country to counteract various forms of Russian aggression. In particular, the new hidden threat, i.e. systemic destabilization, which is carried out by specific methods of influence without direct military confrontation. We pray for the timely revelation of the enemy’s secret intentions.
• We pray for our defenders, so that no one will perish, but have eternal life. May their hands not be lowered and hope not lost.
• We pray for military doctors, who often provide medical assistance to our soldiers in critical conditions. For the provision of hospitals with doctors, nurses, and orderlies, for their proper maintenance. May the Lord give strength and endurance to doctors.
• We pray that the Church in Ukraine will stand firmly on spiritual positions, on the Word of God, so that it will not be guided by this world, but will be unwavering in sharing God’s love and truth to people.
«Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me.»
Psalms 86:6-7 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1417th day of intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• We thank God for His faithfulness. Human help and words are changeable, but the Lord never abandons those who put their hope in Him.
• Energy workers managed to quickly eliminate the causes of emergency outages in several regions. Consumers of Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Poltava regions are gradually returning to hourly power outages according to schedules. In addition, full restoration of heat supply is planned in Kyiv by the end of the day.
• Air defense shot down and suppressed 94 enemy drones.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 4 tanks and 84 units of automotive equipment.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• Russia attacked industrial infrastructure near Odessa. Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv and Dnipro were attacked with shaheeds.
• Russia launched an Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile at Lviv region on January 9 to intimidate the West and deter the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine.
• Systemic repressions against the civilian population are being prepared in the occupied territories of Zaporizhia region. Civilians are being detained even because of the presence of Ukrainian applications on their smartphones.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We pray that the Lord will break the enemy’s plans, that He will open up new opportunities for our country. That Ukraine will flourish and be blessed by God.
• We pray for our soldiers, we ask for God’s help for them especially in these cold weather. We pray for the adoption of balanced decisions by combat commanders and the top military leadership.
• We pray for opportunities to counter the enemy strike drones with which the Russians terrorize Ukrainian cities every night. About ways to improve their detection and timely destruction, about increasing and scaling up the means that are already working effectively in countering drones.
• We pray for the priority of family and Christian values in our country. That its further development be based on those spiritual foundations that were laid since the adoption of Christianity.
• We pray that as many precious souls of Ukrainians as possible will unite with God. That their hearts will be filled with peace through accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior.
• We pray for the spread of the prayer movement in Ukraine, that the Church will be at the forefront of this movement. That the prayer of intercession for our country will not be silent.
«Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.”»
Psalms 35:1-3 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
1416th Day of Intercession for Ukraine!
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🛡 Prayer Shield of the Intercessors of Ukraine
❤️ What we thank God for:
• We thank God that despite such terrible enemy attacks we stand, recover and do not lose hope. We thank God that the Lord is our strength, our guide and our Protector.
• Damage to the thermal power plant in Kyiv is subject to more or less rapid repair, as it is not new for energy professionals.
• Training courses and seminars are being launched in Ukraine that prepare veterans for the role of opinion leaders, public figures and bloggers-communicators.
• Despite the war, losses and prolonged uncertainty, the majority of Ukrainians believe in the future of Ukraine: 64% of citizens are convinced that in 10 years Ukraine will be a prosperous country within the European Union.
• Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 5 tanks, 8 armored combat vehicles, and 90 vehicles.
⚡️ Threats remain:
• The Russians have massively attacked Kyiv and Lviv. Iskanders damaged 36 houses in Kryvyi Rih. A hospital in Kherson was shelled.
• The remains of an Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile have been found, with which the Russian aggressors struck the Lviv region.
• A fake message is spreading online with a reference to Centrenergo that all electricity generation was stopped due to a massive strike on a thermal power plant.
• Half of the Russian armored vehicle manufacturers are not under sanctions and can operate without hindrance.
• Our military is repelling attacks in five directions.
🙏 Prayer needs:
• We cover our country and people with our prayers. May God strengthen us where we have weakened, may His fire purify us. We pray that these trials will bring us closer to God, and not embitter us.
• We pray for opportunities to uncover the enemy’s tactics and prevent his actions. For opportunities to minimize destruction, the effectiveness of air defense. For the support of international allies in this confrontation.
• We pray for the wounded, psychologically traumatized after today’s massive attack. May God be a comfort and hope for everyone. May there be people nearby who will help and support.
• We also pray for the restoration of critical facilities, for the return of warmth and light to homes. For the consolidation of efforts at all levels. We pray for rescuers, repairmen, and medics who have to work in extremely difficult conditions. May God’s support be with each of them.
• We pray for the growth of our country’s GDP even against the backdrop of territorial losses, so that we can finance both the army to defend the country and our victory, and all social payments. For the optimization of our economy in such a way that the state budget grows. For the smooth operation of business and the creation of favorable conditions for this.
• We pray that the voice of praise to our God will grow stronger in Ukraine in the churches. That in the midst of threats and death we will glorify Christ, be established in His victory of life over death. After all, this weapon defeats the enemy in war, destroys his plans and changes the atmosphere.
«It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.»
Psalms 118:8-9 NIV
LET US NOT GIVE UP IN PRAYER,
AND IN OUR TIME WE WILL SEE THE FRUIT!
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