Scripture

2Corinthians 12:8,9 "Three different times I begged God to make we well again. Each time he said, 'No. But I am with you: that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people.'"

John 11:3,4 "So the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling him, 'Sir, your good friend (Lazarus) is very, very sick.' But when Jesus heard about it he said, 'The purpose of his illness is not death, but for the glory of God. I, the Son of God, will receive glory from this situation.'"

Message

Living in pain everyday can take its toll. But oh the miracles of God. They really do exist. Let Him use you for one. Sometimes God gets glory by how we endure the pain we are going through, not in the removal of it. Let Him take you through the pain and the suffering, and then make you His glory. Stay strong and know that He is God. Do not get discouraged and give up. If you or your loved one is sick and bedridden, do not ever give up hope. God can do anything. But you need faith to know that He can. It is in His hands. And though He already has a plan for you, ask Him to spare you from this terrifying ordeal, if it is not His will. Ask that He, God Almighty, give you or your loved one another chance at this precious life He blessed you with. If you are not ready to give up or give in to the illness or injuries, then tell Him! Ask that you be spared. Ask Him for His strength. There could possibly be another plan, even a better plan. But you have to ask and you have to believe that all things are possible, even when all the odds seem to be against you.

It is through our faith that we believe, in all He is and all He does. But if His will is for you not to be here on earth anymore, do not despair! There is an answer. From your home, bed, or wheelchair you need to say this prayer. I promise that God will bless you with eternal life in His perfect world. "Lord, please forgive me for all the wrong I have done. I know I am a sinner, but please come into my heart. I know Jesus is my Lord and my Savior and that He was sent to earth to die for me so that someday I may have eternal life. Grant this for me now, Father. Let me live with you forever. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen."

Prayer

Dear Lord, Help me make it through this time of need. There is sickness (injury) surrounding my world. I can barely move anymore. I lay at death's door, afraid and seemingly all alone. I know my days are few if that is Your decision. I know, too, that I can pull through this illness and stand strong once more if it is Your will. I can and will make this my testimony to You, Father, to bring You the glory You so richly deserve. If this is what You want, then I will fight for this precious life You so graciously bestowed on me.

Help me through this, Father, no matter what Your Will may be. I know the godly and saved will see you someday, and I am so pleased to be one of them. I pray from my heart that it will be later for me and for my loved ones to join You. But I will accept Your will if it is sooner. Let my life be worth something. I pray that I have made a difference in someone's life and helped them to believe that You are all they will ever need. Now and always, in Christ's name. Amen.