A couple came to me for prayer. They were childless and after nearly twenty years of trying they had lost all hope of having children of their own. Grasping the woman’s hands I prayed a hasty prayer not expecting much. Then the Holy Spirit came upon me and I heard myself saying, “About this time next year, the Lord will give you a son.” Once I had uttered those words I was dumbfounded. What was I thinking? How dare I speak so presumptuously? How dare I give them false hope? But I hadn’t given them false hope, for twelve months later she gave birth to a healthy baby boy!
“…But Jesus…said… ‘Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.’”
— Mark 5:36 (NLT)
Lord Jesus, I am praying for those who are facing a hopeless situation. Intervene on their behalf. Turn their situation around. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.