Care for the Caregivers
“This is the way, walk in it” Isaiah 30:21
Readings - Isaiah 30:19-26, Psalm 147: and Matthew 9:35—10:1, 5-8
Reflection
The gospel reading of Matthew shows Jesus looked out over the crowd, and “his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.” The Greek translation is dramatic “his intestines were stirred up” - he had a gut reaction as he looked and saw the people. The very people God sent him to care for, the very people he was to die for. And he cared right up to his final sacrifice—his own life.
Many people, moved with pity for those they love, become part time of full time carers. Let us pray today for those carer—that God will strengthen them and care for them as they walk in their chosen way.
And if you are one of those carers - thank you for your steadfastness, gentleness, patience and kindness. As you have given tirelessly to others, may God bless you mightily today.
Prayer
Gracious God,
Send me your grace this Advent so that I can prepare for your coming.
Touch my heart with longing so that I can better love and serve you and others.
Fill me with hope so that I can be transformed by your Spirit and so help to transform the world.
Give me peace of knowing that you came to share our human life and redeem us.
I remember those who care for others, may they know your strength.
May I also reach out to another person and show your compassion
In the name of Jesus I pray
Amen
Additional Prayer Ideas
We pray for those who live, work and socialise with.
May the hope of Advent be present in our conversations and actions with
others.
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