glorify yourself in their ailments, lord

Heavenly Father,

 We pray today for all those who are struggling with health problems.

May you see their physical and emotional needs and come to their aide.

Give them wisdom to know what to do, as well as what not to do.

Give them peace in the midst of their pain and turmoil.

Most of all, may they bask in the knowledge that you,
the Creator of the universe, love them and is ministering to them.

Please also minister to those family members and friends who may be caring for them.

Give them patience, energy and a steadfast spirit.

Give them the grace to be a blessing to their loved one and not a burden.

Most of all, may they bask in the knowledge that you,
the Creator of the universe, love them and are empowering them.

May you be their rock and salvation, their stronghold and their deliverer.

May you glorify your holy and precious name as you act on their behalf.

May your will be done, as it is in heaven.

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”1

1  Ephesians 3:20-21

i'm not laughing

Okay, am back (I think) after an illness that prevented me from writing this week. Really knocked me off my game, but am feeling more like myself as each day passes. I can’t believe I didn’t even know who won the Super Bowl until Tuesday morning—yow!

Truth be told, don’t feel much like writing today, nor being encouraging. Still trying to shake the cobwebs loose. Which makes me better appreciate Snapple bottle cap’s “Real Fact” #831:

“Six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults only laugh 15-100 times a day.”

I haven’t laughed 15 times this week, much less a day. But then, I have an excuse. I was really out of it and probably couldn’t have told you my name for awhile.

What about you? What’s your excuse?

Do yourself a favor and laugh today. And while you’re at it, will you chuckle a time or two for me too?

“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.”1

1   Job 8:21