'And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.” And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God.' - Luke 13:11-13 (ESV) Great physician, who formed us and knows our workings, each of us bears weaknesses and hurts that prevent us from standing f

'Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. ... But a Samaritan ... went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him.' - Luke 10:30-34 (ESV) Blessed Savior, who has seen our half dead state and has taken compassion on us, bind up our wounds and bring us to where we may f