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Tensions are high In Ukraine, Prayers Needed

This morning I visited some of the hot spots here in Kiev, Ukraine. In the center of town protesters have set up camp and are showing no signs of giving up.


On Maidan square the snow was coming down hard while men and women warmed themselves around fires in metal barrels while cooks heated soup in giant kettles over an open fire. Many people wore the Ukrainian flag as a sign of their stand for the Ukrainian people and against the current government.
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Helmeted police with large metal shields and full riot gear stood on the other side of barricades made from old pallets, doors, scraps of wood and whatever else people could find.

The night before protesters had pulled down the statue of Lenin just a couple of blocks from the center of town. Today people gathered around that statue and took turns breaking off chunks with a hammer to pass out to those standing nearby.
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Protesters have taken control of the city government building and are currently camping in the building while preparing for a battle with the police.

Just before we prepared to leave a large procession of military trucks and buses filled with riot police rolled into the center of town.

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Although everything was still peaceful tensions where high and rising and we felt it was time to leave.

Will you pray for Ukraine?

  • Pray for peace.
  • Pray for stability.
  • Pray that the people will find a hope in Jesus that is greater than any government can give them.
12 Responses
  • TCAvey
    December 10, 2013

    Thank you for sharing this. My heart goes out to everyone there. I’ve already been praying and will certainly continue to. Please keep us all posted. God bless you and your family and keep you safe.

    • Caleb
      December 11, 2013

      Thanks for your continued prayers TC!

  • floyd
    December 10, 2013

    That’s a great prayer for all of us. I’m praying, Caleb.

    • Caleb
      December 11, 2013

      You’re right Floyd, it really is a prayer that we need to be praying for all of us more often.

  • Bernard Haynes
    December 10, 2013

    I am praying.

    • Caleb
      December 11, 2013

      Thanks so much Bernard!

  • Dan Black
    December 11, 2013

    I’ll be praying!

    • Caleb
      December 11, 2013

      You’re the best Dan, thanks!

  • Barb Raveling
    December 11, 2013

    I’ll be praying, Caleb. Thanks for the update and the photos and the videos. It helps to see everything.

    • Caleb
      December 12, 2013

      You’re welcome Barb!

  • BlessingCounter - Deb Wolf
    December 12, 2013

    Caleb, I’ve been thinking about you and your family as I’ve read about the unrest in the Ukraine. Rev and I will continue to pray for you and for the country. God bless you in your faithful service to Him. Do continue to share specific ways we can pray for you.

    • Caleb
      December 12, 2013

      Thanks Deb! I’ll keep you updated.