A Cry for Mercy

SCRIPTURE
Luke 18:35, 38-43 (NASB)

Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging... And he called out, saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"

And Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, He questioned him, "What do you want Me to do for you?"

And he said, "Lord, I want to regain my sight!" And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well."

Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.

PRAYER

Lord, it may be that ______ has a hurt in her life that has surrounded her for so long that survival has demanded she adjust. It is a pain that she cannot fix, that limits her wholeness, and dulls hope on the horizon of her future. She needs a touch from you in either her heart, or her circumstances, or both. I pray that she would feel your presence close by, and cry out for your mercy. And though others may not understand or approve of her plea, may she cry out all the more fervently Lord. And when you respond to her heart, may she be ready to articulate simply and precisely what she wants you to do for her. May that desire so burn in her heart that there is no pause in her response. May she tell you what she wants, with a heart that brims with belief. And Lord, I pray that you would see her faith, and grant her heart's desire. Heal ______'s hurt Lord. Fulfill her longing. Make her dream come true. And Lord, in so doing, may you enjoy the sweet aroma of her undying gratitude
and praise. Amen.

ENCOURAGEMENT

Mercy. It flows from his heart to yours. It is released by the cry of faith. Cry out for his Mercy ______. And keep crying out.