Prayer of Compassion

In his daily prayer for this morning Scotty Smith prays for those who are suffering physically and spiritually. 

read it here

 

As I read his prayer, I am reminded of my brother-in-law, Gary, who has suffered with back pain for so many years.  He is looking at still another surgery this week. 

 

So I pray,

jesus, show your compassion on Gary.  He has been your servant for these many years while suffering pain that I can't even imagine.  May your  mercy, compassion, and grace rain down on his life this very day.  Lord, take the pain away! 

I pray this in the name of the one who suffered, bled and died for our sins and restoration back to you Mighty and sovereign God.

amen