And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”

Luke 8:48

My friend is on a health journey that she and her husband didn’t expect to take. But then, life rarely happens without a curve ball or two thrown in. She’s meeting the challenges head-on. Her husband is very supportive, but I can see a “what if” scenario forming from the way he talks. Their journey together is inspiring. When he doubts, she’s right there with a positive belief in Jesus to set him straight. Her faith gets her through her own issues. When she feels despair, prayer gets them both going again. In Luke 8, the woman reached out her hand to touch Jesus’ cloak. Her persistent faith kept her going through difficult times, with perseverance to keep on keeping on. She was healed through her faith in Jesus. My friend is comforted with the knowledge that her faith will also heal her, either with earthly health or heavenly life with Jesus.

Connie Streich
Montello, WI

Holy Spirit, thank You for the gift of faith to help us throughout life. Amen.

Reflect: Read Hebrews 11:1 slowly and thoughtfully ponder each word.

Read: Matthew 20:30 and Luke 8:46-48