We join you in bringing this before the Lord and we thank you for your honest confession. We hear your sorrow over fibbing today and your panic about the MRI, and we hear your cry for relief from this headache and for mercy and protection over you and your family tonight.
We want to gently address the fib, because God calls us to truthfulness. His Word says Ephesians 4:25 Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor, and Colossians 3:9 Don't lie to one another. Even a small fib grieves the Lord and can weigh heavily on our conscience, but we rejoice that when we confess, God is merciful to forgive. 1 John 1:9 says If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We encourage you, if your fib involved misleading the clinic or staff about the MRI, to make it right as soon as you are able by simply telling the truth, so your conscience may be clear before God and man. The Lord honors a repentant heart.
We also understand the panic you felt. Medical tests, especially an MRI, can stir up great anxiety and fear, and headaches only add to that distress. God does not want you to live in fear. 2 Timothy 1:7 says For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control, and Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Psalm 34:4 also reminds us I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. We encourage you to bring that panic to Him, to breathe and pray before and during your next appointment, and if helpful to bring a trusted family member or friend with you and to let the technicians know you feel anxious so they can help you through it.
We also lift up your headache to the Lord who is our healer. Psalm 103:2-3 says Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases. We ask Him to have mercy and bring relief according to His will, and to give you rest tonight. Psalm 121:7-8 says Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forevermore. We trust Him to watch over you and your family through the night.
We pray together now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You with a repentant and hurting heart. We confess the untruth spoken today and we thank You that You are faithful to forgive when we confess. Cleanse this heart and help us to walk in truth and integrity. Lord, have mercy and touch this headache, bring relief and healing and calm the anxiety and panic that surrounds the MRI. Give peace that surpasses understanding, steady the nerves, and let Your presence be felt in the scanner and in the waiting. Grant wisdom to the doctors and technicians and guide the results for good. We ask You to watch over this dear one and the whole family tonight, keep them safe under Your wings, grant restful sleep and renewed strength. Help us to trust You more deeply and to seek You first in every fear. We thank You that we can come to You only through Jesus, and we rest in His grace and forgiveness. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
