Let us pray: Gracious and eternal God, we continue our worship during this season of Lent, seeking to understand the gifts of healing which you bring to our lives. Lord, in these moments, may we catch a glimpse of the truth that your spirit can touch and heal us of our afflictions. In the precious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

There is a story about an old Maori woman in the country of New Zealand who had earned a reputation for being an argumentative, combative person, for which she received the nickname of "Warrior Brown." She would become especially belligerent when she became drunk and angry.

However, Warrior Brown's life was changed, when by the grace of God and the love of some missionaries, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. One day at an outdoor meeting, she was giv…