No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus ~ Steffany Gretzinger
Confess and acknowledge how you have offended one
another and then pray for one another to be instantly healed, for tremendous
power is released through the passionate, heartfelt prayer of a godly believer!
~ James 5:16 TPT
Before it closed, our girls took turns praying on the way
to school. Savannah typically opened with, "Let no one get 5 walking."
At the girls' school, 5 Walking could be issued for a myriad of reasons, from
not turning in homework to talking during a test. 5 Walking meant you walked
the perimeter of the playground for the first five minutes of recess. To a
child who wanted to be with his or her friends, that was a big deal!
After a few months, I asked why Savannah prayed for no 5
Walking. She said it was because she wanted kids to do what was right, kind,
and respectful. To a 7-year-old, the best way to help her classmates was to
pray that they'd make better choices, and thus avoid painful consequences. Who
else needs someone praying like that for them? I know I do.
The great news is that we have it! Jesus is constantly
before Father God, interceding on our behalf, (Hebrews 7:25; Romans 8:34; 1
John 2:1). Though the enemy is continually spewing our faults before the
Throne, Jesus is relentlessly and fervently speaking to Father God in our
defense.
In these days of physical and social distancing, it’s
important to keep our focus on Jesus. The enemy is working overtime to
overwhelm you with anxiety. He’s pouring on condemnation, saddling you with a
sentence. We need to realize that our “5 Walking,” our eternal death sentence, has
been paid in full! As this Easter season approaches, remember that the same
Jesus who died, rose again, and is seated at the right hand of the Father, did
it all for you! Today, reclaim your peace and rest in Jesus, who loves you and
is praying the best for you.
©Heather Potts 2020
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