Thursday, July 17 — Psalm 86:1–10
Isaiah 40:6–41:7; Philippians 1:23–2:4
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved. Jeremiah 17:14
“So that you may know that the son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—Jesus said to the one who was paralyzed—“I say to you, stand up and take your stretcher and go to your home.” Immediately he stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went to his home, glorifying God. Luke 5:24-25
Healing God, too often we are paralyzed by feelings of unworthiness; too often, we are paralyzed by fear. In these moments, there is nothing left to do but ask for your healing strength. Heal us, O God, and make us whole. Amen.