Scripture Reading
Isaiah 42:1-3
"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice."
Reflection
This picture of the Servant-Messiah is striking in its quietness. No fanfare, no conquest — he comes with such gentleness that a damaged reed is safe in his presence. If you feel like a bruised reed today — fragile, barely holding together — take heart. The One who comes at Christmas will not break you further; he will tend you, strengthen you, and restore your song.
Prayer for Today
Dear God,
I sincerely pray for my loved one who is going through a tough time with his disease. Bring the power of healing and restoration into his body. Fill him with your restorative spirit so that he may experience healing and wellness.
Lord God, bless his doctors and nurses. Enlighten them and guide them as they do their job. Lend them your healing touch and use them as instruments to get my loved one through his illness.
Amen.
I sincerely pray for my loved one who is going through a tough time with his disease. Bring the power of healing and restoration into his body. Fill him with your restorative spirit so that he may experience healing and wellness.
Lord God, bless his doctors and nurses. Enlighten them and guide them as they do their job. Lend them your healing touch and use them as instruments to get my loved one through his illness.
Amen.
Amen.