Day 24 March 21

Gracious God,

I am grateful for each day, made new and fresh, filled with opportunities to learn and grow. Guide us only forward as we seek new ways to serve. No matter how independent we think we are, encourage us to accept care from others when we need it. Drawing support from the faith of my caregivers bolsters my own faith. Teach us to embrace the wholeness of existence, which includes both good and bad, highs and lows, always held in tension. True joy is a choice, a way of living, and can exist even in times of great sorrow and frustration. Lead us always in your path, and keep us mindful of your promise…never will you leave us, never will you forsake us.

Amen

WRITTEN BY PAM BREWER

About This Prayer:

2022 was a difficult and challenging year. In a span of less than 3 months, my husband of 45 years died, my mother died, and, as an unsuspecting pedestrian on a sidewalk, I was run over by a car. The accident was in May, I spent 7 weeks in the hospital, and I’ve had to live with relatives while working to regain my mobility. My prayer is a reflection on how these events have shaped my thinking as I join everyone in looking forward to a new normal.