Greetings Prayer Warriors,
The effects of human touch can vary greatly, but there is
always power involved. When there is a laying on of hands, the intent is for
transformation, either to heal, bless or comfort, or to hurt, curse, or agitate.
“In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, [rise and] walk.”
Then Peter took him by the right hand and raised him up, and
immediately his feet and ankles grew strong. Acts 3:6-7
They laid hands on them [Peter and John] and put them in
custody. Acts 4:3
The difference in the result is on whose strength/power we are relying upon. When we rely on our own
strength, our pride opens the door to the devil, allowing the power of evil in.
In contrast, when we acknowledge our powerlessness, we allow the Lord to be our
strength and He can then bless others through us.
So ask yourself. Are
you getting in His way or out of His way? Are you working for Him or against
Him?
“By what power or by what name have you done this? It was
in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean […] this man stands before you healed. There is no salvation
through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the
human race by which we are to be saved.”
Acts 4:7, 10, 12
Lord, we acknowledge our frequent lack of
awareness as to the impact of our actions when we are not grounded in you. Our unworthiness
is magnified in your greatness, so come be our power source! Fill
us with your love and mercy so that we may share it with others! Be the gentleness of our touch, the sweetness
of our voice, and the tenderness of our heart. Help to rely on your more (decrease) so that you may increase in us! May
we carry your virtues into our families, workplaces, and communities, so that your
healing graces may flow through us. Jesus we trust in you!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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