Pause for Prayer: SATURDAY 2/25

 

Had a physical yesterday, Lord

and I brought to my doc

all the symptoms, questions, worries and pains

a man my age might have...

 

And I was relieved, 

pleased and grateful to you,

that the answer to all of my fears 

was a very simple diagnosis:

I'm about to turn 76!

I left the hospital smiling

and quietly praying to you 

with thanks and praise for the health that's mine

three fourths of a century in...

But boarding the elevator down

I stood in the silent company 

of others whose visit's results

might well have been different than mine...

So I prayed, and I pray this morning, Lord,

for all who are sick today,

who worry about their health

and the health of family and friends...

I pray for those who are sick

and especially for those who are chronically ill;

and I pray for people in treatment

and for those for whom no treatment exists...

I pray for those who are dying,

who are resting in hospice care

and I pray for their loved ones by their side

and the care givers standing by...

I pray for those who live with pain,

confined to home and to bed;

and I pray for those who are sick and alone,

those who must care for themselves...

 

And I pray for all who read these words,

healthy and sick alike, Lord:

be our healing and strength,

our comfort and hope,

be the answer to all our prayers...

 

Amen.

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