Devotion for Monday, April 6, 2026

“Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road.  When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:46-47)

Not knowing who He is, but hearing of the healing that happened through Him, the man cried out.  Our Lord hears the pleas of all.  He knows.  Our Lord hears you when you pray.  He will do what He will do, so do not be conditional with the answer, but trust unconditionally that our Lord will hear you when you pray.  Lord, have mercy is the humble cry.  Our Lord is compassionate and is always merciful.

Lord, there are so many times when I am conditional with my prayers.  If You give me what I want, I believe.  If You do not give me what I want, I struggle to believe.  Take this conditionality away from me so that I trust You no matter what the answer is that You give.  Guide me in Your goodness to trust that You know all that is needed.  Give me courage to come to You, first and always, in prayer.

Come, Holy Spirit, and minister to my heart.  Let my cries come before You day and night.  Help me to see that only in You can I trust, knowing that You are my constant companion.  Lead me in the way You know I need to go.  Help me to receive every answer You give with joy and thanksgiving.  I thank You for all of the healing You have brought into my life.  You are leading me to become like Jesus.  Thank You Lord.  Amen.