Will You Pray With Me?
He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. Psalm 107:20
I write today from the deep places of my soul.
This world is sick, dear one, ravaged by the dominion of evil. Separation from our Creator has left us deeply wounded. Instead of life flourishing, it withers under sin’s curse.
And that curse has reached into the heart of my family as right now two dear family members fight to see life triumph over stage four cancer. Yes, two of them. Sisters. Two beautiful, God-fearing women who love Jesus, who did not even know they were sick until recent diagnoses revealed an enemy working in secret.
Yet hope stirs within me because I know my God. He is good; that truth never changes. And He has a way of revealing His greatest glory against a backdrop of suffering.
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12-13
Our flesh rejects that command. Rejoice when you participate in suffering? Perhaps we find it so difficult to rejoice because we don’t really believe in the promise.
You may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
I believe, dear one. I believe with all my heart that glory is about to reveal itself in our midst.
I can’t say how, exactly. I just know that it is. God is stirring my heart with a hope, a vision that slowly takes shape but has not quite come into focus. It remains partially veiled.
Some people believe that leadership is all about showing strength. If that’s true, I’m no leader. I write confessing my need.
Will you join me at the mercy seat, beloved? Will you come with boldness to the throne of grace?
You see, amazing things happen when the people of God unite in prayer—especially in the midst of adversity. The saints uniting over Peter’s arrest made shackles fall from his hands and removed him from a locked prison. United prayer ignited the fires of Pentecost, unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit that birthed the church. And when Nebuchadnezzar ordered every prophet killed if no one could tell him what he had dreamed and interpret it, friends joined Daniel in prayer, releasing unknowable wisdom that saved them all.
So I invite you to pray with me, beloved. But the healing I seek isn’t just for my mother or her sister. Not just for the hearts of my sons who may fear an uncertain future. Not just for supernatural strength to serve those I love with grace.
I seek healing for the body of Christ. My heart longs to see Christ’s glory revealed in the lives of His people. This isn’t merely a desire. It is a deep longing birthed in the Word of God and gaining strength as the Spirit kindles its message within my heart.
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. Isaiah 61:2
Jesus seeks to reveal the power of His name.
So I ask you to join me in prayer over my mother’s surgery on Friday. But I also ask you to pray for me over the next few weeks as I seek the face of my God to lift the veil on what remains hidden. A new Bible study bursts forth from my heart, one that I believe God will use to awaken His church to the hope of our calling, giving us understanding that will release the power of God in our midst.
Our enemy doesn’t want to see God’s people living in victory. But the One who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world. Will you join me in prayer to see God’s kingdom come?
Thank you, dear one.
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Psalm 27:13
Kelley, thinking and praying for you and your family.
Joining you in prayer, dear sister. I’ve been circling psalm 27:13 for 6 months now and He never disappoints, it’s only the evil one that tries to keep us from knowing the goodness of God.
The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. All your works shall praise You, O Lord, and Your saints shall bless You. Psalm 145:9,10
I join you in prayer and know God is working in our lives for his Glory. I pray for the strength and endurance from Christ for you and your loved ones as this experience will take more than you are capable of alone. Healing comes in many forms and and I believe God is doing a miraculous thing in your life. I pray for the veil to be lifted and for your heart to see truth and light where darkness invades. Thank you for your transparency and the opportunity to pray for your specific needs.
Praying for your mom and your aunt. I’ll be thinking of your family tomorrow. Beautiful piece.
Kelley,. I pray your Mother’s surgery was successful and she’s healing! Pray for your vision to become clear! If you do another Bible Study please let me know….. I did the one a few years ago at your Church with you and got so much from it!! I really enjoy your Wednesday words to us….
I don’t know what it meant by “your comment is awaiting moderation”
Karole it just means that all comments have to be approved before they appear. It is just a safeguard because you would not believe the kind of things people try to post on here!