Lean on Me

The special people God gives us along the way

make us stronger to face the trials of an ugly world.

~Gracia Burnham

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart of God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

We are never alone. Even when it might feel that way, God puts people in our lives at strategic moments to comfort us, to give us encouragement, and to help us find strength to face the next trial. The Bible has many examples: Adam had Eve. Moses had Aaron, David had Jonathan, Mary had Elizabeth, Paul had Timothy.

When times are tough, God will be there. He’ll send messengers at the moments when we need them most. They may be strangers, trusted friends, or unexpected acquaintances. They may not be what we expect.

Be open, dear sister, to the words and touch of those around you. In this sometimes ugly world, they may just be exactly who—and what—you need.

And be open to how God may use you. You may be that special person in someone else’s life, providing them strength to make it through their day.

Prayer for Meditation

Make me receptive, Father,

to the people you send into my life.

Scripture for Meditation

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Music for Meditation

Lean on Me

If you feel led to do so, please post a note of encouragement in the comment section below, or send your note by email to PrayersForSally@gmail.com.