When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him. When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.” Matt. 8:14-17 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, you are a most wonderful, merciful Savior. We praise, bless and adore you for everything you are, everything you’ve done for us, and all that you continue to do for us.
We’re thankful that every aspect of our being matters to you—mind, body, and spirit. Every aspect of our being needs your cleansing, healing, and life-giving grace. We long for the Day when we will be completely healthy and whole.
In light of that Day, Jesus, our cry is simple, humble, and earnest. Please bring your healing power to bear to those we love and cherish, even before the great Day of complete healing.
For our kids and grandkids: Capture their hearts with your love. That’s what we want more than anything else. Make the gospel beautiful and irresistible to them, Jesus. Heal their emotions with your grace, and their bodies by your power. Deepen our confidence you are at work; and free us to love them, and not try to fix them.
For our family members and friends: O, for the Day of no more cancers and heart disease, no more sinus infections or waiting for our resurrection; no more asthma or Alzheimer’s, addictions or depression; no more bodies that wear out or pain that cries out; no more hurting marriages and broken families. Jesus, please heal those who are dear to us. Until then, grant a wondrous measure of your sufficient grace (2 Cor. 12:9).
For ourselves: Heal our unbelief, Jesus. Free us to know all we really need in life is you, plus what you choose to give us, Lord. Increase our joy, peace, and trust—supersize them. Make the gospel more precious to us than anything or anyone. So very Amen we pray, in your worship-worthy and trustworthy name.