Prayers For a Child

When a child is terribly ill, or has a serious accident and is fighting for his life, even if we don’t know them or their family, we are moved with compassion. There is something about a child hurting that gets our attention. Our hearts go out to the mom and dad who undoubtedly fear the worst. Parents have a tough time watching their children suffer knowing that there is nothing they can do. They can’t put a bandaid on the problem and make the malady go away. That feeling of helplessness is just about the worst emotion that parents can have.

For a few months I have been following two situations exactly like what I have described. A baby girl, less than a year old, had a cancerous tumor. She has been very sick. This past week the tumor was removed, all of it. The last report I saw was that she recovered well and is doing much better. The other child is a ten year old boy who was hurt in a sledding accident. He had a serious brain injury, and they were not sure he would even make it. This young man has made great progress. He now is working to lean how to walk again and how to talk. Right now he is in a great facility where, hopefully, he will continue to recover. I’m sure the parents of these two children will agree that it has been the prayers of God’s people that has made the difference.

I don’t know these children or their families, but I have been praying for them. I’m sure many people like me have been praying also. If you are one of those people I would ask you to join me in praying for a young man at the church where I am a member. His name is Thomas. Thomas is 17. He has a kidney disease which has been under control for years. Last week at a regular office visit he was tested, and it was discovered that his kidney function is dangerously low. He will need to go on dialysis, and will need a kidney transplant. In a few weeks the search for a kidney will begin. Thomas’ dad is our pastor. Many people are already praying for Thomas, his mom and dad and his two younger brothers. Please pray for Thomas as he begins undergoing dialysis, which he will need every night while he sleeps, and pray that when the time comes a kidney match will be found. Thank you for praying for Thomas.