A Prayer for Doctors and NursesBy Emma Danzey “And hearing this‚ Jesus said to them‚ "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician‚ but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous‚ but sinners." – Mark 2:17 We so often take for granted being able to breathe properly‚ having the strength to stand and walk around‚ or the ability to see clearly. Yes‚ the Lord is our Healer‚ and He does miraculous things‚ but He also has provided people with the minds and the abilities to work alongside Him to help others. Doctors and nurses play a key role in our society and around the world. They help keep communities healthy and are there in some of the most difficult times in life. Who are some specific names of medical workers who come to mind? Take a moment and write them down or create a mental list of doctors and nurses who serve you‚ your family‚ or your town. This reminds us that these are real people making authentic sacrifices to meet the needs of others. Mark 2 tells us that the sick are the ones who need the doctor. Ultimately we are all spiritually ill. We all need the gospel of Jesus to set us free and to heal us from the eternal sickness that is death and punishment. Sickness reminds us that health is a gift. Our sin indicates that Jesus is our antidote. Has there been a time in your life or the life of a loved one when sickness constantly ruled? Maybe you never thought things would get better‚ or maybe they did not. Perhaps you are still living in an ongoing battle with illness. Even though our bodies can be physically worn‚ we are reminded in 2 Corinthians 4:16‚ "So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away‚ our inner self is being renewed day by day." Our spiritual lives can become more healthy and fruitful even when our physical health is declining. Today we will take some time to praise God for His kind gift of doctors and nurses. Let’s pray: Our Great Physician‚We praise You today for giving people the call to care for the sick and the weak. Father‚ we know that their work is often done in secret and is unrecognized. We pray for those who feel unseen each day in their fields of medicine and caregiving. We ask that they would feel known and loved by You. We pray for those making decisions about their patients. Guide them with knowledge‚ equip them with steady hands for surgeries and focused minds for diagnoses. Help them to be thorough in their research and in furthering their education. Lead them in new discoveries against diseases and the common cold. We pray blessings on those who are still recovering from the trauma and the overload during the COVID epidemic. We praise You for their diligence‚ steadfast loyalty‚ and their continual care for those in desperate need. We pray that any fatigue‚ depression‚ anxiety‚ or grief that remains in their lives would be taken to You and that You would be their rock and fortress through it. We pray for those that we know by name who serve us and our communities. Thank you for the variety of doctors for different needs. Thank You for nurses who are helpful‚ alert‚ and so kind. Thank You for those doing mundane tasks. Thank You for those behind computers and those in medical research.  We bless your name for being the Healer. "Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases." Psalm 103:2-3 Even though doctors and nurses cannot heal every disease and sin leads us all to death‚ we thank You because You have given us hope and have spiritually healed all who believe in You. Help our doctors and nurses remember that they are mere humans. They need You. Help believers in these fields of work to shine brightly for You in the midst of the darkness. Thank You for those modeling Your ability to heal. We pray that they would point to You and pray with others so they ultimately can see their need for You‚ Jesus‚ as their Savior. Amen.  Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/PeopleImages Emma Danzey's mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21‚ to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry‚ she focuses most of her time in the home‚ but loves to provide articles on the Bible‚ life questions‚ and Christian lifestyle. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number 1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most recently‚ Emma released Treasures for Tots‚ (Scripture memory songs) for young children. During her ministry career‚ Emma has released Wildflower: Blooming Through Singleness‚ two worship EP albums‚ founded and led Polished Conference Ministries‚ and ran the Refined Magazine. You can view her articles on her blog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and check out her Instagram @Emmadanzey. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Doctors and Nurses – Your Daily Prayer – April 4 appeared first on GodUpdates.

April 04‚ 2024

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Stars are fascinating. With so many of them‚ the starry night has inspired philosophers and scientists for thousands of years of human history. Stars come in many shapes‚ colors‚ and sizes. While many stars are spherical‚.others‚ like Vega‚ are ellipsoids because of distortions due to rapid rotation or a multi-star system’s gravitational complexity. In fact‚ […] The post 10 Fascinating Facts about the Star Sirius appeared first on Listverse.

The internet has been great for many people‚ bringing new ways to learn‚ earn‚ and communicate with others. But like many new technologies‚ it has not been without its dangers. One unexpected consequence was the rise of “internet trolls.” These people want to embarrass someone or make them look foolish‚ so they “troll” their target […] The post 10 Extraordinary Examples of Trolling before the Internet appeared first on Listverse.

A rare bipartisan agreement has formed in Washington around the social media app TikTok. The app’s parent company‚ ByteDance‚ is headquartered in Beijing and is subject to Chinese law that requires companies to make their users’ data available to the Chinese Communist Party.  In a 352-65 vote last month that included 197 Republicans and 155 Democrats‚ the House passed a bill to give TikTok a choice: Either break from ByteDance or cease to operate in the U.S. President Joe Biden says he will sign the bill if it lands on his desk‚ so that just leaves the Senate.  “I’m hopeful that the Senate will act swiftly‚” Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers‚ R-Wash.‚ says. “I believe that it is important that they do address this immediate threat and get this on the president’s desk. This legislation is our best chance to end the Chinese Communist Party’s abuse of these apps that are targeting‚ surveilling‚ and manipulating Americans.”  McMorris Rodgers‚ who also serves as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee‚ joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain where the TikTok bill stands and why the app poses a national security threat.  The congresswoman also explains why Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China this week.  Listen to the podcast below: The post ‘Targeting‚ Surveilling‚ and Manipulating Americans’: Time for Senate to Pass TikTok Bill‚ Congresswoman Says appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Buying a home is a cornerstone of the American dream‚ a dream that is further out of reach today for many Americans.  According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development‚ the median sales price of a new‚ single-family home was $416‚300 in May 2023. In 1985‚ it was $84‚300. Yes‚ income has increased‚ but higher incomes have not kept up with rising real estate prices. The result is that Americans are buying homes later in life. In 1981‚ Axios reports‚ the average first-time homebuyer was 29. For the past few years‚ that age has been 35.  Why have things changed so significantly in such a short period?  First‚ look at the national debt‚ which now is over $34 trillion. America’s rising debt has increased inflation and led to instability in the economy. The Biden administration also has allowed as many as 10 million illegal aliens to enter the country‚ further burdening local and state economies as well.  Still‚ those seeking to buy their first home should not despair. On this week’s edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast‚ two recent young homebuyers share advice for would-be homeowners.  Also on today’s show‚ we discuss why the White House wasn’t focused on celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday‚ but on “transgender visibility.” You can’t make this stuff up.  Plus‚ Florida takes a huge step to protect the unborn. We explain. And as always‚ we’ll crown our Problematic Woman of the Week. Listen to the podcast below: The post Yikes! Perilous Economy for First-Time Homebuyers appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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