A woman asks Jesus to heal her dying daughter. When Jesus arrives, he is told the daughter has died, but tells the woman "Don't be afraid, just believe." Jesus goes to the daughter and she is revived. The document emphasizes bringing concerns to Jesus, believing in his presence even in dark times, and focusing on Jesus rather than distractions.

1. Seeing . . . with the eyes of faith

3. Seeing … with the eyes of faith “My daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so she will be healed and will live”. (vs 23)

4. Seeing … with the eyes of faith 1. Bring your concern to Jesus and ask him for help

5. Seeing … with the eyes of faith “Your daughter is dead. There is no need to bother the teacher anymore” (vs 36)

6. Seeing … with the eyes of faith “Your daughter is dead. There is no need to bother the teacher anymore” (vs 36) “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” (vs 36)

7. Seeing … with the eyes of faith “Your daughter is dead. There is no need to bother the teacher anymore” (vs 36) “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” (vs 36)

8. I believe in the sun, even though it doesn’t shine. I believe in love, even when it isn’t shown. I believe in God, even when he doesn’t speak.

9. I believe in the sun, even though it doesn’t shine. I believe in love, even when it isn’t shown. I believe in God, even when he doesn’t speak. “Don’t be afraid; just believe”

10. Seeing … with the eyes of faith 1. Bring your concern to Jesus and ask him for help

11. Seeing … with the eyes of faith 1. Bring your concern to Jesus and ask him for help 2. Believe that he’s there with you in your dark times

12. Seeing … with the eyes of faith 1. Bring your concern to Jesus and ask him for help 2. Believe that he’s there with you in your dark times 3. Dismiss the distractions and focus on Jesus

13. Seeing … with the eyes of faith “Jesus found many people there making lots of noise and crying loudly. Jesus entered the house and said to them: ‘Why are you crying and making so much noise? The child is not dead, only asleep.’ But they laughed at him.” (vs 38 – 40)

14. Seeing . . . with the eyes of faith “Don’t be afraid; just believe”

15. Confession of Sins Lord Jesus, you call on me to walk by faith and not by sight. And yet the reality is that so often I don’t. Instead of bringing my concerns to you and asking for help, I often try to handle them by myself.

16. Instead of believing that you are with me in my dark times, I often complain that I’m all alone and that nobody cares . . . not even you.

17. Instead of dismissing the noises around me, I so often get distracted by them and so I miss hearing your reassuring promises.

18. Forgive me, Lord. Forgive me for my lack of faith. Through your Spirit, help me to truly believe, to see with the eyes of faith. Amen.

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