Jesus24365 Weekly #37 | Glimpses of Grace #9 | Season #1 | Maria #2 - The Morning Prayer | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Jesus24365 Ministry

📅 Wednesday, February 26, 2025

🌟 Maria’s Journey: "The Everyday Saint"

✉️ Serving with Love—A Prayer in Action

☀️ The Morning Prayer That Changed Everything

Maria woke early, as she had for years. Before the sun even rose, she whispered her first words—not to the world, but to God. She used to wake up beside her husband, their mornings filled with quiet prayers over coffee. Now, her mornings were different, but her prayer remained the same: ‘Lord, let me be Your hands and feet today.’

Before she even stepped inside, Maria felt it—a heaviness in the air, a sacred stillness. The hospital room was dim, the scent of antiseptic clinging to the walls, the steady hum of machines filling the quiet. And there he was, an elderly man, his face weathered yet warm, waiting for something more than just medicine. The hospital room was dim, the scent of antiseptic clinging to the walls, the steady hum of machines filling the quiet.

And there he was, an elderly man, his face weathered yet warm, waiting for something more than just medicine. The smell of antiseptic lingered, the rhythmic beeping of machines filled the space, and an elderly patient, frail yet kind-eyed, lay in the bed.

She reached for his hand gently. "Good morning," she said with a warm smile.

He squeezed her fingers weakly, his eyes shining. "Thank you… it’s like you’re an angel."

She felt the familiar lump in her throat—the weight of knowing that sometimes, the only comfort a person has left is a kind touch and a whispered prayer.

She could feel the frailty in his fingers, the unspoken fear in his eyes. She inhaled deeply, steadying her voice as she whispered, 'Lord, let Your presence fill this room. Let Your love be the air he breathes. Let him know that even in this place, he is not forgotten, not abandoned, not alone.' She felt his grip tighten ever so slightly, and in that squeeze, she knew—God was already answering.. "Lord, let this day be filled with Your peace. Let him feel Your presence. Let him know he is not alone."

In that moment, Maria realized that prayers don’t always need a church pew or folded hands—they can happen anywhere, even in a hospital room, with fingers intertwined in quiet grace.

💭 Maria’s Thought: "Sometimes, a prayer is spoken aloud. Other times, it’s felt in the way we love."

📖 Bible Study: Love in Action

Maria’s story reminds us that faith isn’t just something we believe—it’s something we live. Every small act of love is a reflection of Christ’s heart.

1️⃣ Compassion That Heals

📖 Luke 10:33-34 – "But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds."

Maria doesn’t just work in a hospital—she serves as the hands of Jesus. Whether wrapping a patient’s wounds or offering a prayer, she knows that compassion heals more than just the body—it heals the soul.

👀 Reflection: How can you show Christ’s love through simple acts of care today?

💭 Maria’s Thought: "You don’t have to be a doctor to heal—you just have to love like Jesus."

2️⃣ Serving with Humility

📖 John 13:14-15 – "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

Maria isn’t looking for recognition. She doesn’t serve for applause—she serves because Jesus did.

👀 Reflection: Do you serve others from obligation or from a heart like Christ’s?

💭 Maria’s Thought: "True love is serving even when no one sees."

🔥 The Day Maria Held Back Her Own Tears

A few months ago, Maria sat beside a woman whose husband had just passed away. The grief in the room was heavy, pressing in like a storm cloud.

The silence stretched between them, thick with sorrow. Maria didn’t rush to fill it—some grief was too sacred for words. Instead, she simply reached out, her hands steady, warm, offering the only thing she could: presence. The woman’s fingers trembled in hers, a wordless plea. Maria held on, whispering in her heart, ‘Lord, be near.’ And in that stillness, she realized—sometimes, the holiest thing we can do is simply stay., so she simply sat and held the woman’s trembling hands. No rushed prayers. No forced encouragement. Just presence.

After a long silence, the woman whispered, "I don’t know how to do this without him."

Maria squeezed her hands. "You don’t have to do it alone. God is here. And so am I."

She remembered those long nights, after she lost her own husband, when she had whispered the same words to herself. And now, she could say them with the certainty of someone who had lived them—God truly never leaves us. God is here. And so am I."

That day, Maria learned that faith isn’t always about knowing what to say. Sometimes, faith looks like sitting in silence, offering nothing but love.

🔥 Revival starts when we show up with the love of Jesus.

3️⃣ Faith in Presence

📖 Romans 12:15 – "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

Maria’s ministry isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about being there. She often reminded the young nurses she mentored, 'Medicine heals the body, but presence heals the soul.' She had learned this herself—sometimes, the greatest gift you can give is simply showing up and staying when it matters most.

👀 Reflection: Who in your life needs your presence more than your words today?

💭 Maria’s Thought: "Sometimes, love speaks loudest in silence."

🔥 Holy Assignment: Be the Hands of Christ

This week, let’s put love into action. Let’s serve without expectation. Let’s be present.

💡 Take the challenge:

1️⃣ Offer one intentional act of kindness—a prayer, a visit, or a listening ear.

2️⃣ Look for someone who needs your presence, not just your words.

3️⃣ Share how God moved through you using #FaithLikeMaria and #Jesus24365

🚀 Let’s flood the world with acts of quiet, powerful love.

🔥 What’s Coming Next in Jesus24365 Weekly?

📅 Upcoming Issues:

✅ Saturday, March 1 – Glimpses of Grace #10 - Rachel #2 - Bible Study

✅ Monday, March 3 – Glimpses of Grace #11 - Zoe #2 - Bible Study

✅ Wednesday, March 5 – Glimpses of Grace #12 - Jake #2 - Bible Study

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See you Saturday for Rachel’s Story (GoG #10)!

For His Kingdom,

Jeff ❤️

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