While he was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher.” (Luke 8:49)
Jesus, we keep hearing reports that the Episcopal Church is dead.
But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.” (Luke 8:50)
Holy Spirit, please help us believe in Jesus and trust that you can revive the Episcopal Church.
When he came into the house, he permitted no one to go in except Peter, James, and John, and the father and mother of the girl. (Luke 8:51)
Father, please help us follow Jesus’ directions in all circumstances.
Now all wept and mourned for her; but he said, “Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.” (Luke 8:52)
Jesus, we pray this is true of the Episcopal Church as well.
And they ridiculed him, knowing that she was dead. (Luke 8:53)
Holy Spirit, we are so often blinded by circumstances, help us see with the eyes of faith.
But he put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.” (Luke 8:54)
Jesus, take all of us in the Episcopal Church and speak your word of healing and restoration to us.
Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And he commanded that she be given something to eat. (Luke 8:55)
Father, we pray that your Holy Spirit will return with power to the body of your son, the church.
And her parents were astonished, but he charged them to tell no one what had happened. (Luke 8:56)
Jesus, help us know when it is time to speak and time to be silent. Thank you.
A word received: Turn to me, I will protect you. Turn to me in the day of trouble and I will be with you. Keep your eyes on me.
Friday: 106:1-18; Wisdom 16:15-17:1 or Leviticus 23:1-22; Romans 14:13-23; Luke 8:40-56
Saturday: 75, 76; Wisdom 19:1-8, 18-22 or Leviticus 23:23-44; Romans 15:1-13; Luke 9:1-17
Notes from the Front Line
***** Pray for the diocese and the Diocesan Convention, that Jesus will restore us to new life in him.
Albany Intercessor
