Monday, May 7, 2012

Dear God,

You implored me to pray for a stranger, a complete stranger.  I didn't know whether the person was a man or woman, boy or girl.  I didn't know the age or background.  You just urged me to pray and I did.  I felt compelled to pray for the person and their family.

My friend needed a multiple organ transplant and this person died and donated their organs.  My friend was a match.  Although I prayed for her, I felt more compelled to pray for the stranger and their grieving family.  What pain they must have felt, what sorrow; yet, they chose to give a second chance at life to others when they said yes to organ donation.

You have a wonderful way of connecting people together, O Lord.  When or how would I have known to pray for this stranger and their family?  Outside of the prayers that I pray for the whole world's people, I would never have specifically prayed for this family.  Yet, you invited me into their lives by inviting me to pray.  I am so grateful!

Thank you,
O God,
for your
many gifts.
Thank you
for reminding us
to be attentive
to your call.
Thank you
for prayer
that links us
to others.
Thank you
for your
living presence.

Love, Andrea