Saturday, August 28, 2010

Prayers for New Life vs Dying

I thank God for giving me the blessings to welcome new life into the world as well as to accompany the dying in their final journeys back home.

It is undeniably a joy to hold a newborn baby. On the other hand, I find that there is also a hidden joy in serving the dying and making them comfortable.

Prayers for the newborn baby
I'll keep you warm all times so that cold will not torture your little body. I celebrate with you for your coming and thank God for blessing you with life

Prayers for the dying
I'll comfort and support you in your final journey back home. Though I can't share with you the sufferings, I can try my best to reduce your pain to the minimum. I pray that you will have the peace to go on till you reach Heaven.

Lord. I offer up the new life as well as the dying patients into Your Hands. By serving them, I offer my prayers for them. Amen.