Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God.
Isaiah 41:10
Mighty and Merciful God,
We lift up those
who have just received the bad news about their health
or a loved one’s health.
It was cancer.
There is no cure.
We’re not sure what’s wrong.
We know the panic
that comes in such a moment.
Our palms sweat.
Our hearts race.
The room gets blurry.
We have questions?
Can I endure the pain?
What will happen to my loved ones?
What about work?
Am I going to die?
Oh, gracious Father,
thank you for so many beautiful words
in your Word
that address our fear.
May all who have received a dire diagnosis
hear them now:
“Don’t panic.
I’m with you.
There’s no need to fear
for I’m your God.
I’ll give you strength.
I’ll help you.
I’ll hold you steady,
keep a firm grip on you” (Isaiah 41:10).
Oh, Father, thank you for these
and all of the other words you have given us
to comfort and calm our hearts.
May we all know your nearness
to the brokenhearted
in this difficult season (Psalm 34:18).
In Jesus’ merciful name. Amen.
Read Isaiah 41:10; Isaiah 43:1-2; Psalm 34.
