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Respite For the Weary
Chris Baxter is a wife, mother, homeschool teacher, writer, and speaker. She has been married to her husband, Mac, for 25 years, and together, they have four children: Maggie (24), Bink (22), Davis (19), and Emmy (18). Chris’ outlet is writing, some of which is in print: Living the Lord’s Prayer, Fifteen Years - Fifteen Lessons in Marriage, and Awesome Biblical Concepts: a Devotional for Every Family. Her heart’s desire is to be a “messenger of God’s Word,” whether in written or spoken form.
While he was in one of the cities, there was a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean." And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, "I will, be clean." Luke 5:12-13
Dear Lord,
Teach us how to love wholeheartedly like you. You are willing to touch the "unclean!" Remove our pride, our lack of compassion, and our judgement so that we can be "all in" with serving you. In Jesus' Name, Amen.