Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. (Psalm 119)
Matthew 9:1-8 The role of intercessory prayer is to do what the friends of the paralyzed man in Nazareth in Jesus’ time did for him. They brought him to Jesus for healing. Our prayers are like a stretcher that can carry a a man, woman, or child , who is paralyzed for whatever reason – with sin, suffering or short-sightedness – to Christ Jesus for healing. Yes, I can try to ‘carry’ my family member , friend, or neighbour, to Jesus on my own, but how much better it is to have at least two people carry a stretcher together – to pray with one other, or a few others, who are willing to help carry that person on a ‘litter of prayer’ into God’s healing presence. Who is helping me carry the paralyzed ones to Christ Jesus for restoration of spirit, soul, and strength? Will I be faithful in bringing others to God for healing? Christ Jesus, we bring to you N. _________ for healing. The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul… (Psalm 19:7) Rest in the goodness of God, for that goodness reaches to the depths of our needs. Julian of Norwich www.gospelmysteryoftheday.ca & Gospel Mystery of the Day on Facebook Soli ad gloriam Dei
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AuthorBeverly Illauq lives in Kemptville, Ontario, where she greets each morning by seeking the Gospel Mystery of the Day - the Word of the Lord for direct and practical application to the specific challenges & joys of the day. Archives
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