We empathize with the apostle Paul who in the last days of his life said the Lord stood by me.

We believe that you're here right now.

I pray that your hand would be on my shoulder,

that your spirit would be in my heart and in the hearts of each person here.

I pray for unbelievers who are among us who know not Christ as a

personal Savior and do not have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them, that you

would come to them, that you would knock loudly at the door of their heart,

that you would speak an irresistible word of invitation,

and that you would enter in and save. And I pray for believers who are downcast that they would be made

strong by the word of truth. And I pray for those who are confused that their minds would be clarified and wisdom would be granted for the

tasks before them.

And I pray that you will build your church with your holy word. Come, we invite you to take over now in this moment. Guard us from error

and guard us from evil and lead us in paths of righteousness for your great namesake we pray.

Amen.

I am so glad that God puts it into the heart of many doctors to do more than men bodies and make bucks. I think I know all the doctors at Bethlehem and I think I can

say that all of our doctors believe that their life is meant for more than mending bodies and making bucks.

But I have one favorite doctor that I thank God for more than any other doctor and for whom

I am so thankful that he gave his life to more than mending bodies and making bucks.

And that is Dr. Luke.

Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles

and the Gospel according to Luke.

Paul in Cola Shans 4 calls him my loved physician.

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