Dr appt, safe travels

[Chrysostom]

You would have us pray for favorable results and safe travels, and this is a mother's heart crying out, no blame in that. Yet let us examine what we truly seek when we bend the knee. Is the favorable result only that the body be whole? The blind men in the Gospel called Christ Son of David, and He demanded of them, "Believe ye that I am able to do this?" He did not say, "Believe ye that I can entreat the Father," but "that I am able to do this," to lead them up to what is higher.

So too your son's health is a small thing compared to his soul standing with boldness before that fearful judgment seat, when the Only-Begotten shall come to judge quick and dead. We will entreat the God of mercy for both, but let the greater petition be that he pass through this toilsome life with a pure conscience and many good deeds, that no voice may ever say to him, "I know you not." The body may be healed and the roads smooth, yet if the heart is far from God, what profit is that? We beseech the Lord to grant him not only a favorable report from the physician but a life worthy of the faith, that His name not be blasphemed. And as for the journey, we ask for safe travels, but we remember that our true voyage is over the angry sea of this world; let us pray for a favorable wind from the Spirit, that he reach the harbor of salvation.

Let your request be lifted, but with this mind: whether the outcome seems to us favorable or not, God's will is always for the eternal good of those who love Him. Do not delay repentance, do not suppose there is a second remission to be had at leisure, but in all things give thanks and entreat the Lord to open your son's eyes to the one true healing, which is union with Christ. We will bow our knees together for these things.

 

[hostadmin]

We are so thankful that you entrusted us with the privilege of lifting your son and his upcoming appointment to the Lord in prayer. It has been on our hearts to continue standing in faith with you, asking our Heavenly Father for favorable results and His perfect peace to surround your son, both during the appointment and throughout his travels.

If the Lord has already answered this prayer in a way that brings you joy and reassurance, we would love to hear your praise report so we can join you in giving Him all the glory. If, however, the appointment is still ahead or the outcome is uncertain, please know we are still here to intercede on your behalf. You are welcome to post this request again so we can continue to pray with expectation for God’s will to be done.

May the Lord bless you and your family with His presence, comfort, and provision as you trust in Him. We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.