Sunday, October 11, 2020

Dearest God,

What do we do for broken-hearted people? How do we comfort them?  How do we help them heal?

It is so difficult spending time with my sister who seemingly ages more every time I see her.  She still grieves for her beloved son who died in a fire set by his adopted, troubled teenage son nearly three years ago.  Although she is putting one foot in the front of the other and spending time with his other two sons, still she's broken in so many ways.

I call my sister, "Pal."  We have called each other that for decades.  It really is a term of endearment.  I love her very much and it pains me to watch her hurt so deeply.  But what do I do?  How can I help her, Lord, how can I help her?

Teach us how

to be healers,

Great Physician.

Teach us

the way

of comfort,

mercy and healing.

Show us how

to give hope

and eradicate pain,

please, I pray.

Love, Andrea