Pause for Prayer: THURSDAY 1/13

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In New England, in the winter,

there are two kinds of people:

   those who fear the cold

   and those who don't...

And as you know, Lord,

I'm in the second group:

   I live in a warm home.

   I sleep in a warm bed. 

   I eat warm food.

   I have warm clothes 

      (in different weights, colors and styles).

   I have sweaters, knit hats, gaiters,

      gloves, scarves and earmuffs.

   A remote starter warms my car

      before I leave the house.

   I pray in a warm church.

   I have family and friends

      who love me warmly...

 

I don't fear the cold, Lord

    - truth is, I barely know it!

I might shudder and shiver 

    when the mercury drops

but I'm wrapped in wool, 

    thermally insulated,

    swaddled in layers of warmth

    shielding me from frost and freezing...

 

In New England, in the winter,

there are two kinds of people:

   those who fear the cold

   and those who don't...

 

And this morning, Lord,

   I'm praying for the folks in the first group...

Lest I take for granted

   the warmth I know so well

move me this winter, this week, Lord,

   to reach out to those who help the people

       in danger of freezing to death...

Warm my heart to be generous, Lord,

    providing shelter for the homeless

and wooly warmth for those who shiver

   in the cold, alone, all night...

Teach us to keep each other warm, Lord,

   sharing the heat of your heart, 

      burning with love for us

   in New England, in the winter,

      and all the year around...

 

Amen.

 

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