Luke 9:6 “So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.”
Lord Jesus,
We are desperate for good news.
All over the Earth, there is turmoil,
All over the planet, there is confusion.
We long to hear good news
Instead of
Bombings that bewilder us,
Hunger that horrifies us,
War that worries us,
Pollution that poisons us,
And Disease that destroys us.
Lord Jesus,
We are desperate to be healed.
All over the Earth, there is a sickness,
All over the planet, there is brokenness.
We long for healing
From all
Hatred that harms us,
Bigotry that belittles us,
Ignorance that injures us,
Tyranny that terrifies us,
And Sin that separates us.
Lord Jesus,
Grant us good news
And fill us with healing.
Give us
Peace that protects us,
Hope that helps us,
Joy that joins us,
Faith that forgives us,
And Love that lifts us.
In Your Holy Name, we pray.
Amen.
John Stuart is the pastor of Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.