Thursday, April 17, 2014

Dearest God,

There is so much suffering in our world.  A mudslide, a mysterious downed plane, an overturned ferry, war, conflict, and domestic violence are causing so much pain for so many.  I hear the news and my heart aches for all those affected.  All I know to do is pray.

As long as we love, we will suffer.  As long as we connect to humanity, we will feel pain.  As long as we experience others as part of our human family, we will be touched by the sorrows of others.  I am sure this is as it should be.

Loving God,
show us
the best way
to love others.
Give us
the capacity
to assist
those in pain.
Move us
to compassionate acts
for the sake
of humanity,
I pray.

Love, Andrea