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)
Dear Lord Jesus, you are a most wonderful, merciful Savior. We praise, bless and adore you for everything you are, and for everything you’ve done for us. By your life, death, and resurrection, you have completely secured our salvation and you guarantee the completion of our salvation. Everything about us matters to you—spirit, soul, and body; and every aspect of our being stands in need of your cleansing, healing, and liberating grace.
In the Scriptures we see your healing heart and hand at work; and by the gospel, we know one Day we will be completely healthy and whole. In light of that Day, Jesus, our cry in this day is simple, humble, and earnest: Lord Jesus, please bring your healing power to bear for those we love and cherish.
For our children: Jesus, renew their minds with your gospel; capture their hearts with your love; heal their emotions and bodies by your power. It’s hard to see our kids suffer, and accept our inability to make things right. Grant us grace, as we seek to love and serve them.
For our friends: O, for the Day of no more cancers and heart disease; no more tumors or terrors; no more asthma or Alzheimer’s; no more addictions or even obsessions; no more mental maladies or emotional diseases; no more bodies that wear out or pain that cries out. Jesus, please heal those who are dear to us, or grant them a wondrous measure of your sufficient grace (2 Cor. 12:9).
We know you don’t despise our asking; and we know you do all things well. We know you are writing stories larger than our understanding; we know, and still we ask, Jesus please bring healing to our kids, friends, and to us. So very Amen we pray, in your worship-worthy and trustworthy name.
