Move toward the people you can help now and give real care

Wait until you can help everyone perfectly at the same time

Offer general advice, but keep a safe distance from the actual need

Choose only the easiest case so you do not get stretched

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I need you to come near and make me well in the deepest way. I admit that I have sinned and followed my own path. I turn from my sin and ask you to forgive me. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord and ask you to lead my life. Amen.

Receive Jesus the Healer

Father, revive your Church so we follow Jesus closely and carry his compassion to the people around us. Where we have become distant, tired, or selective, make us alert, merciful, and ready to serve. Send us to people in need with the healing love of Christ, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church to Follow and Heal

Bring these to God: gratitude that Jesus sees the many, praise that no crowd is too large for his care, and thanks that he heals people right where they are.

Thank You for Your Healing Care

Lord, when I feel overlooked or lost among many needs, meet me right where I am. Let me know your nearness and bring your healing where I hurt, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Seen in the Middle of the Crowd

Name one person or group who needs care, ask Jesus to show you how to move toward them, and ask for one practical step you can take today.

Pray for One Person in Need

Lord, I bring before you the people around me who need healing in body, mind, and spirit. Draw them to Jesus, strengthen what is weak, and let mercy reach them where they are, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Healing for the Crowds

καὶ{KE###KEH###And} ἠκολούθησαν{ee-ko-LOO-thee-san###ee-koh-LOO-thee-sahn###(they) followed} αὐτῷ{af-TO###ahf-TOH###him} ὄχλοι{OKH-lee###OHKH-lee###crowds} πολλοί,{pol-LEE###pohl-LEE###many} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} ἐθεράπευσεν{e-the-RA-pef-sen###eh-theh-RAH-pehf-sehn###he healed} αὐτοὺς{af-TOOS###ahf-TOOS###them} ἐκεῖ.{e-KEE###eh-KEE###there}

Matthew 19:2 — FormalTAB

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