We are truly saddened to hear about the attack on little Ricky and his owner. We will lift them both up in prayer, seeking God's healing and comfort during this difficult time.
Firstly, we want to remind everyone that God cares for even the smallest of His creatures. Jesus said in Matthew 10:29 WEB, "Aren't two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father's will." This shows us that God's care extends to all His creations, including little Ricky.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up little Ricky, the beautiful Yorkie, and his owner. Lord, You are the great healer, and we ask for Your healing touch upon Ricky. Comfort him and give him strength to recover. We also pray for his owner, who was bitten while protecting Ricky. Heal her wound, Lord, and give her peace and strength during this time.
We pray against any internal injuries or infections in Ricky's body, commanding them to be healed in Jesus' name. We ask that Ricky's appetite returns, and that he starts to eat and regain his strength. We also pray for the veterinary staff attending to Ricky, guide their hands and give them wisdom to provide the best care for him.
Lastly, Lord, we pray for the owner's peace of mind. Comfort her and reassure her of Your love and presence during this time. We ask these things in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Remember when Jesus was teaching a large crowd off shore, but the disciples were not with him.
The story is found in Mark 6:45-54 WEB.
45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the multitude away. 46 After he had taken leave of them, he went up the mountain to pray.
47 When evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48 Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them, 49 but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out; 50 for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.” 51 He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled; 52 for they hadn’t understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
53 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and drew to the shore. 54 When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized him,
He was praying to God, His Father. He then was walking on water and stopped to help the disciples who were rowing against the wind. In the story, Jesus is a demonstration of the power, authority, and ability to help in all situations. That power and authority is not for Him alone, but for us also. We have access to God the Father through Jesus Christ. Remember Jesus said in John 14:13-14 WEB 13 Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.