June 24: Terrible Case of Injustice, "Tara," Prayer for Health

"I see no difference," replied Fern, still hanging on to the ax.  "This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of."

A queer look came over John Arable's face.  He seemed almost ready to cry himself.

Fern is trying to save Wilbur's life.  She is passionate and emotional, and she touches something deep inside her father's heart.  As a father, I think I can speak for Mr. Arable.  He is gazing at Fern and wondering when his little girl grew up so much.  That "queer look" on John Arable's face is sadness and love.

Parenthood is an exercise in letting go.  You raise a child, and, eventually, you watch that child walk out your front door forever.  Hopefully, into a life of happiness and fulfillment.  This Sunday, I heard news about a teenage girl who might have a serious form of cancer.  The tests on "Tara" came back inconclusive, so more tests have to be done.

Tara is a beautiful, spiritual young lady.  She works in the church's nursery.  She's a counselor at Bible camp.  She picks up other kids on Sunday morning and drives them to church for Sunday school and worship.  Sure, she's also a teenager.  She starves herself for weeks to fit into her prom dress and then, after the prom is over, orders a pepperoni pizza and eats the entire thing.  Her life is about the Holy Spirit, and it's also about boys and Katy Perry.

I'm asking you to pray for Tara this week.  Pray that she receives good news soon.  Pray that she is healthy.  Pray that she has a great summer, filled with swimsuits, beaches, and sunglasses.  Pray that Tara grows up into a wonderful child of God.

Saint Marty, like Fern, wants justice.  Justice for Tara.  He wants Tara to have a long life full of promise and joy.

This is what Tara should be thinking about