Luke 5.12-16
Jesus was in one of the towns where there was also a man covered with a skin disease. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged, “Lord, if you want, you can make me clean.”
Jesus reached out his hand, touched him, and said, “I do want to. Be clean.” Instantly, the skin disease left him. Jesus ordered him not to tell anyone. “Instead,” Jesus said, “go and show yourself to the priest and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses instructed. This will be a testimony to them.” News of him spread even more and huge crowds gathered to listen and to be healed from their illnesses. But Jesus would withdraw to deserted places for prayer.
“I do want to.”
Lord Jesus, Free us from sickness and death.
“I do want to”
Lord Jesus, Mend the wounds of racism that seeks to control and harm.
“I do want to”
Lord Jesus, Heal our planet from the poisoning and plundering of profit-seekers.
“I do want to”
Lord Jesus, Restore balance to minds suffering mental illness.
“I do want to.”
Lord Jesus, Cure our world of violence in all its forms. Especially, we pray for friends and family in Burma who suffer under the brutality of the Burmese Military, end the violence and bring peace.
“I do want to.”
Lord Jesus, Remedy the suffering of those experiencing poverty of food, housing, healthcare, electricity, safety and power. Provide just treatments that will meet their needs.
“I do want to.”
Lord Jesus, Save our lives from the terminal sins that destroy us.
“I do want to.”
