23-24"Because a loveless world," said Jesus, "is a sightless world. If anyone loves me, he will carefully keep my word and my Father will love him—we'll move right into the neighborhood! Not loving me means not keeping my words. The message you are hearing isn't mine. It's the message of the Father who sent me.
25-27"I'm telling you these things while I'm still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you. I'm leaving you well and whole. That's my parting gift to you. Peace. I don't leave you the way you're used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. So don't be upset. Don't be distraught.
28"You've heard me tell you, 'I'm going away, and I'm coming back.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I'm on my way to the Father because the Father is the goal and purpose of my life.
29-31"I've told you this ahead of time, before it happens, so that when it does happen, the confirmation will deepen your belief in me. I'll not be talking with you much more like this because the chief of this godless world is about to attack. But don't worry—he has nothing on me, no claim on me. But so the world might know how thoroughly I love the Father, I am carrying out my Father's instructions right down to the last detail.
"Get up. Let's go. It's time to leave here."
Lord, we thank you for choosing Brian’s parents, because even in this time they are still willing to love you, to aspire after you, and to strive to follow your ways.
Lord, thank you for your love for Uncle Mark and Auntie Anita. We ask that you will change their lives, dwell in them, and build a kingdom in their hearts, a kingdom that can not be shaken.
Lord, we pray that you will give them a passionate desire for you. Let them love you more every day, listen to you more every day, and follow your commands more, every day.
Lord, we praise you, because your Words are a lamp unto their feet and a light for their path. Even when they cannot see the sun, we pray that your Words will light up their paths. We ask that your Word will open up a road of confidence for them, a road of hope, so that they will be able to know and follow your mind with everlasting joy.
Lord, thank you for being Uncle Mark and Auntie Anita’s comfort, give them strength when they are weak, and overflow their hearts with the love of Jesus Christ. Help them to become familiar with your voice, and may they experience your rich presence more and more.
Jesus, thank you for giving your peace to those who know you. We ask you to give Brian’s parents a peace that surprises them, a peace that goes beyond any expectation, a peace so strong that as they watch Brian’s healing process, they will neither grieve nor be afraid.
Yes, Lord, we praise you, because despite the forces sent by the temporary king of this world, despite the difficult situation we’re faced with—Lord, when we are in you the enemy can do nothing. Therefore, we ask that you protect Uncle Mark and Auntie Anita and help them to understand the wisdom of choosing to take refuge in you.
Because Lord, those who take refuge in you and receive your protection don’t fall under the arrows of negativity, doubt, fear, and attacks. Oh Lord, expand their love for you, grow their faith and trust. Help them to cling to your love and obey your commands. Give them strength and valor.
Help Brian’s parents to lean on you as they walk on the path of hope until Brian rises from his bed and they rejoice and worship you together.
In the name of Jesus Christ, may God fulfill his Holy Word right before our eyes.
Amen.
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