"Everyone on Their Knees Praying" in Ukraine as Tensions Mount

Teresa Neumann : Apr 9, 2014
Nicole Lee – BP/Christian Examiner

"Young and old, fathers bringing their children, rain or snow—everybody is on their knees. People are more open than they've been in years and years and years." -International Mission Board worker

(Ukraine)—As tensions mount in Ukraine over escalating threats from Russia, Christians are gathering together to pray in earnest throughout that country in response.

As reported in the Christian Examiner, violent demonstrations broke out in the Ukraine last weekend resulting in an announcement that the city of Donetsk would be renamed the People's Republic of Donetsk.

An International Mission Board (IMB) worker who wishes to remain anonymous said 200 Believers have been gathering every morning in Kharkiv's Freedom Square to pray for their country. It is a non-denominational group which includes Baptists, Pentecostals and Orthodox.

"It's really amazing," said the IMB spokesperson. "Young and old, fathers bringing their children, rain or snow—everybody is on their knees. People are more open than they've been in years and years and years."

Christians are reportedly praying, fasting, and opening their doors at all hours welcoming people to pray.

According to the report, missions' workers are asking for prayer, peace and wisdom in Ukraine and for churches to continue boldly sharing Christ.