"On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine, one of its neighbors to the southwest, marking a major escalation to a conflict that began in 2014. Several officials and analysts called the invasion the largest conventional military attack in Europe since World War II." wikipedia.org
A man walks past a building damaged following a rocket attack in the city of Kyiv
What's gone on since February 24, 2022 has been unsettling to me. When I have unsettling feelings about what's happening in the world, I look to the Prophet of God (Amos 3:7) and my church leaders to give me direction and peace. The other day I found this statement written by The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
“We are heartbroken and deeply concerned by the armed conflict now raging. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has members in each of the affected areas and throughout the world. Our minds and hearts have been turned toward them and all our brothers and sisters.
“We continue to pray for peace. We know that enduring peace can be found through Jesus Christ. He can calm and comfort our souls even in the midst of terrible conflicts. He taught us to love God and our neighbors.
“We pray that this armed conflict will end quickly, that the controversies will end peacefully and that peace will prevail among nations and within our own hearts. We plead with world leaders to seek for such resolutions and peace.”
I remembered that a temple was dedicated in Kyiv in 2009. I love this documentary of the Kyiv Ukraine Temple Youth Cultural Celebration and how it shows all the nations from eastern Europe coming together in peace and love of God.
