Wednesday, July 11, 2012

A Prayer for Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Pain

It is difficult to thank you, O Lord, when our body hurts.

Still, help us to recognize and to be grateful for the important role that pain plays in our lives.

Thank you for the pain that alerts us to the fact that something is wrong.
Thank you for the pain that teaches us that we are vulnerable.
Thank you for the pain that reminds us of the pains that others feel.
Thank you for the pain that causes us to turn to you for help.
Thank you for the pain that forces us to slow down.

When we hurt, O God, we ask that you take our pain away.

But if our pain is one with which we must live for a while or even from now on, help us to live into it in a way that opens us up to a greater experience of your grace and to a greater sense of community with suffering humanity.

Amen.

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