Agents of Healing

Dear Lord Jesus,

We heard your word today. We saw many who are broken and wounded seeking prayer and healing, each need as diverse as the people seeking healing. Dear Jesus, we know that you are the original wounded healer. You were wounded for our sins, killed and raised again, healed, that we might have life, abundant life. Lord, you have given us an example, not of standing above and fixing those who are broken, but standing beside and healing. You understand our brokenness. You deal gently with us.

Lord, I lift up each person who requested prayer this morning and those who need prayer, but did not ask. I pray for a mighty healing in our midst. And I pray that you will receive glory because of the work you are doing in our lives.

Let us not stop there. Each one of us during our daily lives comes into contact with hurting people. Awaken the hearts of people that you desire to heal. Open our eyes, Lord, to those you are awakening. Use our woundedness to heal those around us. Give us the courage to go toward the hurt instead of walking away from it. May we be bearers of hope. May we bring living water to those who are thirsty. May we be willing participants of your healing. Take us a step further, Lord. Help us to walk away from our comfort zone and seek those who need you. Take us with you into the homes of the broken and needy.

In the precious, holy and healing name of Jesus,
Amen