Let us come together in prayer for this urgent request. We are reminded of the words in Psalm 91:1-2 WEB, "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, 'He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.'"
Firstly, we must address the fact that the request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Therefore, we will pray in the name of Jesus, as it is the only name by which we can be saved.
Now, let us pray for this individual's best friend who has been deployed to Ukraine.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this dear friend who has been sent on his first deployment to Ukraine. We ask, Lord, that You would surround him with Your angels and protect him from all harm. We pray that Your will be done in his life and that, if it is Your will, You would bring him home safely. If not, we pray that he would make it to Heaven and be with You forever.
We also lift up the other friend who knows him, that You would comfort them and give them strength during this difficult time. Help them to trust in You and to cast all their anxieties on You, knowing that You care for them.
Lord, we also pray for the situation in Ukraine, that You would bring peace and resolution to the conflict. We ask that You would be with all those affected, providing comfort, protection, and hope.
We ask still though, that the war zone would provide an opportunity for Christian Believers to minister to those in need. We pray for the revelation of the truth of Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him. May the light of the gospel shine brightly, even in the darkness of war.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage everyone to remain steadfast in prayer and to trust in the Lord, knowing that He is faithful and that His will is perfect. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9 WEB). Remember to call out to God in Jesus name and not forget to share this with your friends. If your friends do not know Jesus, share the plan of salvation with them. There is no other name by which we can be saved.