Works, Works, or Works?

[JR]

Scenario No. 1

A child has just become a victim of a hit and run accident, lying in the middle of the road with traffic coming. Their back could be injured, making it not safe to move them.

You pray, "Oh, dear God, 'help me' bless this child. Help him or her to not feel fearful and ease their pain. I know that you're the Great Healer. So, I'm going to take this child home with me and decorate a bedroom for them to stay (making them feel welcomed and comfortable) as they're healing."

Scenario No. 2

Second verse, same as the first.
It ain't no better, but it does get worse.

A child has just become a victim of a hit and run accident, lying in the middle of the road with traffic coming. Their back could be injured, making it not safe to move them.

You pray, "Oh, dear God, bless this child today. Help them to not feel fearful and ease their pain. I know you're the Great Healer and in control of all things. So, protect them from oncoming traffic and may help come soon," then keep going, to meet your appointment.

Scenario No. 3

A child has just become a victim of a hit and run accident, lying in the middle of the road with traffic coming. Their back could be injured, making it not safe to move them.

You pray, "Oh, dear God, here I am. Send me. Bless this child through me. Let me hear the need of their heart. Give me Your words to meet that need, as we wait together. I know you're the Great Healer. Guide me as to how to best bring comfort and ease their pain. And, Lord, being in control of all things, protect us from oncoming traffic and give someone the heart to call for help."

WORKS of the Flesh - Dead WORKS - WORKS of Faith.

- Three choices in how to pray -

Consider reading the following verse this way...

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,
seeking my face (which is turning from their wicked ways)
then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14

~ Works that Work ~

The next time you feel led to pray, try reporting for instruction.
Then, watch God begin to heal the hearts and lives of people.

© 2002 by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR


In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail ministries.