July 30th, 2022

Have you ever considered the healing power of a touch? A woman suffering from the ravishes of cancer said, “The greatest gift was touching. Friends sat beside me as I lay exhausted on our couch. They touched my shoulder, held my hand, kissed my cheek, hugged me; curled my hair, gave me manicures, and set guard duties so I could rest. When I grew exhausted, they read my Bible to me and jotted my personal correspondence.

“They will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”

— Mark 16:18

Lord Jesus, give us the grace to touch those who are sick and broken by life. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.