August 19th, 2025

Author John Killinger writes, “When I was in a foreign country once, I had to undergo an operation. I felt terribly alone, entering a hospital in another land to be served by a physician who did not speak my language. On the morning of the day I was to enter the hospital, my wife attended church. She saw a friend of ours who said `Tell John that I am holding him in my prayers.’ The impact of her words was overpowering, and I burst into tears. To think he was praying for me. Somehow I was no longer alone. “

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests…always keep praying for all the saints. Pray also for me….”

— Ephesians 6:18-19 (NIV 1984)

Lord Jesus, help those who are suffering. Comfort and strengthen them with Your presence. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.