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