It is mostly about embarrassment rather than harm

It is a one-time accident with no pattern

Bring the need openly to God and ask for help

Tell them to be stronger before you get involved

Wait until you can explain the cause before you care

Keep your distance so you will not be burdened

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I need your mercy. I admit that I have sinned and cannot heal myself. I turn from my sin and trust that you died for me and rose again. I confess you as Lord of my life, and I ask you to bring me into your saving care. Amen.

Receive Your Mercy

Lord, revive your Church where we have grown numb to suffering. Make us quick to bring hurting people before you, quick to pray, quick to care, and slow to look away. Let our compassion become active, persistent, and full of faith, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Our Mercy

Father, please show mercy to those who live with seizures, repeated fear, or sudden danger. Guard them in fire and water alike, steady their families, and let your help be near today, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Mercy for the One in Danger

Pray by naming the person, naming the danger plainly, and asking God for mercy without dressing it up. Keep the request simple, honest, and persistent, then leave room for God to act.

How to Pray When Crisis Feels Repeated

Bring these to God: a heart that notices suffering quickly; patience when the need does not disappear right away; courage to keep asking for mercy; tenderness toward families carrying long-term fear.

Mercy That Returns Again and Again

Lord, draw near to every child and family who feel trapped by repeated harm. Give safety where there has been danger, peace where there has been fear, and wise help through the people around them, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Be Near to the Afflicted

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Matthew 17:15 — Audio GuideTAB

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