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don their nets and begin a new life as disciples. Jesus did not ask the blind men
to do anything, he counted on their ability to believe. When he saw their belief,
their sight was restored. He trusted the fishermen would say “yes” and follow.
Jesus’ words were not only
for these blind men centu-
ries ago. They are for us.
They are for our children
who follow us. “Do you be-
lieve…?” In my case do I
believe that my God loves
me so completely that I am
willing to love others with
that same kind of passion?
My hope is that I do, and
that I will. But I find it a
daily concern, a daily prac-
tice, a daily experience, and
it is not always easy. And
so I ask, Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me, show me compassion and give me
more faith!
Prayer
Jesus, healer of all.
I thank you for loving me and showing me compassion.
Help me to be more like you: compassionate and merciful.
I ask this in your holy name.
Amen.
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