Key Thought

So often we let pride and social convention keep us from asking from God what we most need from him and what he is often most willing to give us -- mercy. Let's not be shamed into silence. When we realize we need mercy, grace, and forgiveness, let's not be shy about humbly asking for it from our generous and loving Father.

Today's Prayer

Today's Verses in Context

Then they came to the town of Jericho. Jesus was leaving that town with his followers and many other people. A blind man named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting by the road. This man was always begging for money. The blind man heard that Jesus from Nazareth was walking by. The blind man shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, please help me!" Many people criticized the blind man. They told him not to speak. But the blind man shouted more and more, "Son of David, please help me!" Jesus stopped and said, "Tell the man to come here." So they called the blind man. They said, "Be happy! Stand up! Jesus is calling you." The blind man stood quickly. He left his coat there and went to Jesus. Jesus asked the man, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man answered, "Teacher, I want to see again." Jesus said, "Go. You are healed because you believed." Then the man was able to see again. He followed Jesus on the road.

— Mark 10:46-52 (ERV)

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