“In the same
way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we
should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for
words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the
Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans
8:26-28
Some of you know I had spine
surgery last month. I’m still in rehab. and can now walk a little, with the
walker and a gifted CNA or Physical Therapist at my side. I thank God for each
day of improvement, even though I have a long way to go.
Two months before my surgery
date, my middle back slid off alignment. The pain was horrible. I wanted to
pray but the pain medication left me unable to form the words. But, I knew . .
. when the voice cannot form a prayer the spirit prays without ceasing.
I knew there were many friends
and family praying for me. Even my Nephrologist (kidney specialist when my
kidneys failed during surgery) looked at me with sincere eyes and said, “You
know that God can heal don’t you? You pray that your kidneys are healed and
they will be.” Praise the Lord for physicians with their gift of healing and
for those who boldly walk with you.
Who are you praying for? Do you
believe the prayers you whisper? God does heal. Pray for his touch. Let us
pray:
“Oh God, Father of the Great
Physician, Holy is your name. May your kingdom of Love and wholeness come to
live within me, that I may live in health and strength as do those who dwell
with you in heaven. For this day, I ask for continued strength development,
physical and emotional health, and improved mobility. May those around me, who
I sometimes cannot see through my own pain, find your strength, health and healing
as well. All these things I pray in the name of him who needed only to touch me
and I would be made whole again, your son, my savior Jesus Christ, in whom I
believe. Amen”
Doris
Copyright 2015 Doris Gaines Rapp
