We are not helpless

There's little that can tempt us to feel helpless more than when a loved one is facing serious health issues.
In fact, I'm a bit raw with recent news about a friend.

She is why I write today. You see, the first sentence of her text was "pray for me". Those words instantly slapped me out of the temptation to feel helpless as I read further and she shared about her health issue.

My wise friend knows that while I am not a doctor or miracle worker, I am a strong believer and daughter of the all mighty God. She knows He can heal her if it is His will and no matter what, will give her strength and comfort as she goes through this trial.

So you see, friends, I am far from helpless. To say something like, all I can do is pray is crazy because THERE is POWER in Prayer! To lift her up in prayer is putting her in the best hands possible! Her request proves she knows this as well, and I'm so encouraged to be able to cover her in prayer.

Of course, I can be there for her in other ways; shoulder or helping hand, etc and I cry with her sometimes, but nothing can replace the power of prayer.
May we remember the vital need for prayer and approach life on our knees. And instead of praying when there's nothing else we can think of to do, let us look to God first and continuously.

I love you guys, He loves you more!