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What Does God Sound Like?
An Excerpt from Speak, My Soul If we are to hear our own soul speak, we Read More
Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
— Isaiah 40:31
I've always enjoyed helping the elderly — helping them do things that are easy and normal for most, listening to the stories of their lives, watching them tell a story and their faces light up with delight. Now with the world turned upside down by COVID-19 my clients' demeanor has changed. They struggle with everyday life. They've been told they can't go visit friends. They are scared to go to the grocery store for everyday items. They long for companionship and someone to help make sense of it all. The stories I hear from them now are about the Great Depression and the Spanish Flu in 1918. Their faces are filled with uncertainty and fear. Some ask if this is a sign of end times. I calmly say "I don't know, but if you would like, we can pray together." Sometimes they pray with me. Sometimes I'm the one leading the prayer. After the "Amen" is said, I can see they are more at ease. Some cry. Some hug me. Either way, they all tell me how I've helped calm their fears in this time of uncertainty — how just listening has helped them feel more at ease. What they don't know is how they have helped me too. After leaving a client, I feel uplifted. I will cherish all of the moments I've shared with others during this time and will continue to try to be a beacon of God's light.
We're all in this together. Now is the time to be a community. Now is the time to reach out to the most vulnerable and show God's love.
Prayer: God I thank you for putting me in the right place at the right time. I thank you for the courage and perseverance you've given me during this time. I pray for all the people who have been called to the front lines during this time. I pray you give them comfort and peace. Hold them in your arms so they can feel your love. I pray for those infected with this virus. I pray they receive your comfort, for you are the Mighty Healer. In the name of Christ I pray. Amen.
Stacy Pierce (Michigan, USA)