Voice of Ukraine

From: Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 874)

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side
when people rose up against us,
then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us
Psalm 124:2-3

I guess we all can admit that we have become incredibly dependent on technology. In Ukraine, besides the fun of it, it is also a matter of safety. We need to get the air raid alerts and be up-to-date on recent news. We need to be able to quickly look up the location of bomb shelters or get in touch with our loved ones. Even during power outages, your phone can be your flashlight. It’s a necessity for us.

This morning, my phone stopped working. We were in a different city (one I don’t know well), so I felt incredibly uncomfortable. However, I noticed I also had peace, trusting the Lord would take care of us.

We often get swallowed up by our everyday lives, starting to depend on technology, our schedules, or resources, but let us remember that our lives could be miserable “if it had not been the Lord who was on our side.”

P.S. With my phone not working and my laptop sometimes acting out during power outages, I might have to miss a day or two, but I will be back here as soon as I can ))