Father, we are taught through scripture that a shepherd will leave a flock behind temporarily while he ventures out to find one lost sheep. I beseech You at this moment to go out and reclaim our sister Judy. Bring her back into the flock where she belongs, where we can support her, nurture her and love her. You have blessed us beyond measure, but sometimes life's burdens weigh our hearts down so much, it's hard to have hope. But there is always one thing that can assure us we do not struggle in vain...it is the image of that rugged cross, standing tall and true at Calvary. A cross that embraced the soul of Your son as a means by which to sanctify all mankind. Let Judy feel the love that was poured out FOR HER at Calvary - help her to read John 3:16 with personalization and belief - "For God so loved JUDY, that He gave His only begotten Son, that as JUDY believes in Him, she shall not perish, but have everlasting life." Crush evil at the door, Father - infuse Judy's heart, mind and soul with Your everlasting peace, comfort and promise. Amen.
