Prayer-medics

“Some men were bringing a paralyzed man on a stretcher. They were trying to take him into the house and place him in front of Jesus.” (Luke 5:18 ISV)

What do you do when you have an issue that you cannot solve on your own? Some of us pretend everything is fine while others open up their burdens and analyze them. In my circle of friends, we have developed the habit of asking for prayer as soon as a concern pops up. The request is usually sent out in the form of a short text message. Details are unnecessary. We place the whole situation on a mat and carry it to the Lord.  

We are like paramedics who pick up patients and take them to a hospital. We know our role is not to heal the sick but to stabilize and transport them quickly. We are volunteer prayer-medics. As soon as the call comes, we move quickly into action. We stop whatever we are doing. We lift up the concern and take it to Jesus in prayer.  

Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged,

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

(Lyrics by Charles Converse)