Thursday, June 2, 2022

Dear God,

Seeing from a sick bed is different from normal, every-day-living seeing.  As I continue to battle with Covid, I am seeing more than myself.  Although the symptoms remind me of my illness, you have awakened the deeper sense within me that moves me beyond me to others. This has been one of the small joys of being sick.

You are always reminding me of my connection to the world.  I am one but my oneness has far greater value when I see myself connected to you and others.  As part of a greater community, I find deeper purpose, mercy and love.  My compassion grows as I reflect upon the pain so very evident in the world.  I find myself sending love through prayer to strangers living in other poor, war-torn countries.  I realize my unwellness has meaning as I intentionally connect to those you bring to me while sick.

Holy God,

thank you

for the blessing

of community

and connection.

Thank you

for bringing

suffering strangers

to me.

Thank you

for the treasures

to be found

while ill.

Love always, Andrea