“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16)
Lord Jesus,
You gave up the glories of heaven and came to live as a man among us. While you were here, you were tempted. You knew the grief of loss. You knew great suffering. You saw all kinds of sorrows and need. You healed, You brought life, provided in many ways. You are the compassionate Saviour. You died the death we should have; you died for us to bring us life, and You do not leave us alone to figure out this life and make it through our weakness, our temptations and trials.
You are the Saviour who is able to well sympathize with what we go through, our weaknesses as we face the day. Thank You that You understand. You understand the days that we face with Coronavirus, the sickness it brings, the fear it may strike. You know the shift in our lives that it has caused. You know full well our temptations and struggles. As we adapt to this new way of life. How good it is to have unrestricted access to the God who knows and who sympathizes with all that we face; How good it is to have an understanding ear to bring our every prayer to.
Lord Jesus, draw us near to Your throne. Impress on our hearts to bring our fears and frustrations and temptations all to You. You are the Good King, the King whose grace extends to us - You are so good to us in so many ways we don’t even know. We bring our need to You. We each may have different needs as we face this day and the next. Help us to trust You. Help us in our weakness. Help us have wisdom. Help us in our worries and fears. Help us love You. Help us in every way and satisfy us with Your goodness today, that we may be content, even today.
(Take a moment now to pray for specific areas of need for yourself or others you know)
We pray this in Your mighty name, Jesus,
Amen.