Day 100 Faith

"Daughter, your faith has healed you.  Go in peace and be freed from your suffering."  Mark 5:34

Lord, You sometimes heal instantly, miraculously. Sometimes You don't.  You ALWAYS want to heal our hearts more than our bodies, though.  Increase my faith, Lord, through this "testing of my faith" (James 1:3).  Am I able to rise up above my circumstances and praise Your name, to experience Your joy and radiate Your peace despite sickness?  I call myself a Christian, but these are the outward signs, "fruits" of that inward faith - that with each increasing trial, I'd respond with increased faith demonstrated by my peace and joy.  How awesome to have the faith of Stephen, who glorified You with a radiant face while being stoned to death.  Or to be like Peter and Paul who sang Your praises after being beaten for their faith!  Help me, Lord, to know You like that and in turn to witness to my children what a great God You are!

Day 77, 11 Weeks Fear

God, please bless and heal  my baby! I felt a big lump on the back of his neck last night and was tempted to rush him to to the ER at 2am. Prayer restored my faith and peace. This child is Yours, Lord, and I need not fear.  "There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear" (1 John 4:18).  Just 2 verses earlier, John teaches that "God is love."  Lord, You drive out my fear. There can be no fear when I abide in You and let Your Spirit live in me. Today, my toddler pulled the baby swing over while he was in it and baby landed face down on the tile floor! I expected a bloody nose or chin, but he  didn't have a scratch on him.  Praise You Lord, for protecting my baby! His life is in Your hands, Father, and I will try to trust You and not to fear. 

Tip: Learn how to give kids a lymphatic massage (to boost their natural immunity) and practice on baby while nursing.