People of Jerusalem, you don't need to cry anymore. The Lord is kind, and as soon as he hears your cries for help, he will come.
MATTHEW 15:28 (CEV)
Jesus answered, “Dear woman, you really do have a lot of faith, and you will be given what you want.” At that moment her daughter was healed.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God responds to our cries for help.
DAILY FODDER
What does God's responsiveness tell us about him? How does his responsiveness affect your future?
PRAYER
Gracious God, I'm grateful that I can count on you to respond when I need extra help. Calm my unwarranted anxiety over health issues, the political situation, and the problems of the world. Help me to relax and think more clearly as I grow in awareness of your merciful presence. I know that you hear my cries for help; so thanks to you I'm not going to let the pressures of today crush me. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
