God our Father, we bring before you today
those who suffer from chronic illness or disability
- those for whom sickness or disability
profoundly affects their lives.
When they feel diminished,
remind them that you call them by name
and hold them in the palm of your hand. Is 43:1
When they feel fragile and broken,
mould them and heal them,
that they may more closely resemble
the image of JeSUS your Son and our Brother.
When they are reminded of different times in the past,
lead them to grow in the faith
that you love them today, as they are,
in the reality of their lives this day.
When they feel uncertain about the future,
lead them to that perfect love
which casts out all fear. 1 John 4:18
When situations remind them
- not of what they can do, but of what they cannot do -
remind them that "love never fails", 1 Cor 13:8
and that, living in your love,
they will bear your fruit in plenty. Jn 15:5.9
May all of us
- whatever our circumstances -
never be so taken up with our own concerns
that we do not see or respond to the needs of others.
May we live with courage the different challenges
that each of us faces. Amen.
may god bless you BOTH during this endeaver!!!!! You are NOT alone!
