Jesus sees your need—His love lifts you to wholeness.

Jesus spots a man, paralyzed for 38 years, and heals him with a simple command: “Rise, take your mat, and walk.” This act reveals a love that seeks out the suffering, piercing through years of hopelessness. When we feel stuck or unworthy, His gaze finds us, healing the self-inflicted despair that keeps us down. His question—“Do you want to be well?”—invites us to trust, to let His love mend what’s broken. This wholeness isn’t just physical; it restores our spirit, freeing us from the cruelty of doubt. As we rise in His care, we’re inspired to lift others with kindness, sharing the strength of a love that never overlooks the forgotten. - John 5:1-16 (Healing at the pool)