Everyone’s calling me
Everyone’s worried
“You’re right next to Ukraine”
“How is this affecting you?”
“Are you sure you’re safe?”
“How are they protecting you?”
But don’t worry about me
I’m not the one
I’ll never turn away your prayers
I could always use some
But don’t worry about me
I’m not one
I’m not the one hurting
The one lonely
I’m not the one helpless
The one hungry
I’m not the one that needs your prayers now
I’m not the one to be in your thoughts right now
Send them somewhere more worthy
To a people much more deserving
Everyone’s calling me
Everyone’s worried
“You’re near all the action”
“You aren’t afraid?”
“Tell me you’re worried”
“You don’t have to be brave”
Don’t worry about me
I’m not the one
The one scared of what is right outside my door each morning
If my children will come home from school each afternoon
Of if my husband will be sent to fight
If my city will be safe for me tonight
Everyone’s calling me
Everyone’s worried
“Are you covered by NATO?”
“Will they protect you?”
“Where is the embassy?”
“Will they come get you?”
Don’t worry about me
I’m not the one
So many without my privileges
With no one to come to their aid
They are helpless to defend themselves
I have others fighting for me every day
I find peace in my country of residence
They find attack on theirs
Everyone’s calling me
Everyone’s worried
They’re thinking of me
But I am not
They’re scared for my safety
That’s not my priority
There’s so much more going on then some U.S. girl in the country nextdoor
There’s not much we can do, but fight the invisible side of this war
I don’t have camo, though I do wear combat boots
I haven’t been trained to fight, I can’t do much to aid the troops
But I can lift my voice to plead with my Heavenly Father
I pray protection and peace over His Ukrainian sons and daughters
So if you’re calling me
If you’re worried
Remember I’m not the one who needs your prayers now
I’m not the one in need of saving
But you could pray for me if you’d like
That my peace would be unwavering
Pray for my heart that is breaking for their country
But more than that pray for their breaking country
Pray for them, their people, their hurting
Pray for the people my prayers are supporting
Give your time to them, not me today
Take it to the feet of the Father, that’s where you’ll find me anyway
-K
Beautifully said. Love this and love you.
Your heart is beautiful, thank you for sharing just a bit of it with us. Praying for those who need it more than I do.
Love how you were able to express what this situation is like. How we are just desiring to love on those around us during this time, but mostly experiencing supernatural peace!
This was so beautiful. Your creativity, humility, selflessness and pursuit of the Father are so evident. Holding you tightly in prayer as you serve where you are needed most!