A Prayer for Stephen Small

Dear Lord Jesus,

     We lift Stephen up to You at this time.  We ask for Your healing mercies to be poured out upon this child of Yours.  We ask that You  would make Your presence felt and known by Stephen and all those around him.  Grant Your peace to him and his family as they press through this trial.  We ask that You will also raise up the community around Stephen to support them during this time.  Give the doctors and nurses the clarity of mind and sharpened skill to give Stephen the best of care.  Guide the doctors' hands as they remove everything and anything that should not be there.  We know that You are our true Healer.  We know that our hope lies in You alone.  And we thank You for giving us hope.  We thank You for who You are.  And we thank You that You are always faithful to hear us when we cry Your Name.  We love You, Jesus.

Amen