Friday, May 8 — Psalm 61
Numbers 2; Mark 9:38–50
Lord, let your mercy come to me, that I may live. Psalm 119:77
Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her. Mark 1:30-31
Savior God, offer your loving touch in times of illness and pain. Be with those whose mind, body, or spirit suffer, and give strength to caretakers of the weak and vulnerable. Amen.