A Prayer for Today: August 6, 2009

Lord Almighty,

You are God alone! No one and nothing can take Your place in our lives. You are omnipotent and omnipresent. You are with us always – walking nearer to us than any human being. You are faithful and never fail us (although we fail you often). You are our everything.

In the book of Daniel we are reminded that “To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him.” We are grateful, Father, that in the midst of our times of rebellion or sin, that You are just a prayer away, waiting to forgive when we are truly repentant. We cannot save ourselves or purify our own hearts; it is only by Your mercy and forgiveness, granted to us by the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the cross, that we are granted salvation and the forgiveness of sins.

We beseech You, Father, on behalf of the those who are in need of a touch from you. Today, I specifically remember Allison, the four year old granddaughter of dear friends who is having a biopsy for a mass behind her eye. Father, guide the hands of every surgeon and health care provider who will care for her. Uphold this family as they endure these difficult days.

I also ask a special touch on Larry's body - we thank You for revealing these blockages in his body and are trusting and believing that You - the Ultimate Physician is going to orchestrate his surgery. I ask that as he prepares for this open heart surgery, that he and Sally sense Your presence and strength. Impart the wisdom and knowledge to all medical professionals who will care for Larry. Let his recovery be complete and miraculous.

For Pastor Ramsey, the young inner-city Detroit minister, who was stabbed over 30 times, restore life to his damaged body. Allow him to recover completely. Protect and care for his family and him as they return to this dangerous neighborhood when he recovers.

Our world and life situations appear complicated and trying. Yet, all things are possible for those who believe. We will continue to trust and believe that You are in control of the most impossible situations. Continue to bless and use each of our lives to reach the unsaved who dwell in our presence.

In Jesus’ Precious Name I pray. AMEN AND AMEN.