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As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.

Have you ever cried out for help? Sometimes, we simply ask for help. But when the need is great, we cry out for help. For example, if you’ve fallen, broken a bone, and you’re all alone, you likely had to cry out for help.

Have you ever cried out to God for help? One day, ten men with leprosy, a horrible skin disease, saw Jesus, and they called out to him. “Jesus, help!” And he did! He healed them all by the power of his promise. Their leprosy was cured! Jesus helped and healed. However, one of them returned to praise and thank God in a loud voice. He realized that his problem was not only skin-deep. He realized that the blemish of sin was something Jesus could heal, too.

We may not have a horrible skin disease, but we all need what only Jesus can do—cleanse us from sin. You can be grateful for all the prayers that Jesus hears and answers. No problem is too small to pray about. Nothing you need help with is too heavy a burden for Jesus to lift. We express our gratitude when we return to Jesus in prayer and thank and trust in him for every need, big or small.

If you haven’t ever cried out to Jesus for help, or if it’s been a while, try it. Trust that he is your help and salvation. Know that he hears you and cares. Know that his care and concern for you is not merely skin-deep. He cares for the whole person, body and soul. He cleanses you of sin and every stain.

Lord, have mercy on me. Help me in my time of need. Move me to thank and praise you, for you are my help and my salvation! Amen.

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