He was sent away to explain what happened

Wait until others approve the change before moving

Treat the change as private and do nothing different

Spend the whole day debating timing instead of acting

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I come to you needing your mercy and your restoring power. I admit that I have sinned and wandered from God. I cannot make myself whole. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Heal what is broken in me, forgive me, and lead me into new life. Amen.

Receive the One Who Makes Whole

Lord, revive your Church where we have become slow, fearful, or spiritually weak. Make us quick to obey, eager to move in the strength you supply, and thankful for the mercy you give. Let our lives show your restoring power to a watching world, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your People to Rise and Walk

Father, where I feel weak, burdened, or unable to move forward, bring your restoring touch. Strengthen my body, steady my mind, and help me rise with the help you give, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Restore My Strength

Thank God for: the moments he has already helped you stand again; the strength to keep walking; the mercy that comes without delay; the hope that follows restored movement.

Thanks for Fresh Strength

Pray by naming one place where you need God's help, thanking him for any strength you have already received, and asking for courage to take the next faithful step today.

Pray for the Next Step

Lord, when you help me, keep me from lingering in old weakness or delay. Teach me to receive your gift with gratitude, to carry what you have restored, and to walk forward in obedience, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Teach Me to Respond

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John 5:9 — Audio GuideTAB

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