Thank you - to Research Scientists

 

Thank you - to Research Scientists.

(Number four in a series of eight prayers.)

"Almighty God, I  thank you for the specialty of science that enables researchers to untangle the tiniest mysteries of life. I worship you, Lord, for you have made our bodies in such a way that even today, we still do not understand all the intricacies of what makes our bodies work day-by-day.

This is your doing, Lord. You give insight and wisdom to men and women. They have patience and dwell on tiny bits of information, studying one scientific test after another until they come up with observations on the smallest bits of matter. Yes, while many specialties engage in such research, medicine is a day-by-day topic right now. Actually, it's an essential hour-by-hour conversation. 

I am full of praise to you, Almighty God. Some of the oldest questions in the Scriptures still perplex the best minds of our time. Job asked, "Show me, O Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man's life is but a breath." Job 39:4,5. 

Research scientists also ask Job's questions. What will a successful vaccination do? What causes the aging process in our bodies? How do we measure the passage of time so that older people think time passes more quickly? What is in our breath? How much oxygen must we have when ill? Why do some Covid-19 sufferers get by on less oxygen than normal? How much more will we learn about Covid-19 and other illnesses?

So many questions! Each laboratory is filled with enterprising men and women, all highly trained. But Lord, may they seek you, the giver of life, more than merely solutions, fame, and their names being published in the most prestigious scientific journals. I pray that this period of history will lead thousands of scientists to reflect on your glory, known through creation. May they find you, the True Source of Life! You are such a wonderful, powerful, truly awesome God. Praise be to your name!"