A Prayer for the Hurting

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

- Revelations 21:4 (NIV)

Last Sunday we talked about Jesus’ Return and the coming end of death, mourning, crying and pain. The events of that day and the days that followed have tested that hope thoroughly.

This entire week I have been following what we now know is the tragedy aboard the Oceangate Titan, a commercial submersible that set out on Sunday to explore the remains of the Titanic with five people on board.

My heart goes out to the families, friends, and all those who have been affected by this event, and all week I have been reminded of the deaths and suffering of so many people around the world - every day, every hour, every minute.

Friend, please take a moment to pray with me:

Oh, God,

Please comfort the families of Shahzada and Suleman Dawood, Stockton Rush, Paul-Henry Nargeolet and Hamish Harding. We may be powerless, too far removed from the event and the people to be able to do anything for them ourselves, but You are not.

We’ve been reminded of the frailty and uncertainty of life. Though we can’t do anything for the people who were lost this week, we ask that You would open our eyes to those around us who need help, and that You would open our hearts to serve them and help meet their needs.

As we wait for Your return, please help us remember that You want all to be saved, and use us as Your instruments of hope and love in the meantime.

In Your Son’s precious Name,

Amen.

My friend, I pray that you will be protected, cherished, comforted as well.