Today, on Face Book, I shared with my friend (who has cancer and is receiving radiation) the terrifying news of my dad's tumor, plumbing the depths of her experience. She asked me pertinent questions and then proceeded to pray for me in her reply message. I received her words like a feather comforter being wrapped around me, melting into my skin and covering me with grace. Warm tears blurred my eyes, obscuring the prayed message words. I am comforted, consoled and humbled by the love of God expressed through my friend. My heart cried, "Let this be enough. Let this be..."
And now I am going to snuggle into that same downy comforter and let the goodness of friends and the love of God expressed through them console me. When I rise I will be the comforter and strengthener of the ones who need my loving care. And I will try so hard to remember that I have the privilege to give that which I have been given and that it is enough.
Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and power.
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O there are ten thousand charms.
"Come Ye Sinners", Fernando Ortega
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