A Prayer for Today
May I strive to hear the litany in your head. Though it may be hidden in a smile or a joke or in hard talk. Let me recognise the hurt behind the humour, the pain concealed in the anger.
Let me know the words to say, let my tongue not desert me in times of your need. Let me understand when to keep silent and simply absorb what you have to say. May I listen to your words, not just hear your voice.
Allow me to see with my heart and mind as well as my eyes. Let me search for the hidden fears in your eyes, though your face may be beautiful and calm. Let me keep my arms open, my spirit too, to welcome you home.
Let me reach out to you instead of turning away. Let me be the first to ask Is there anything you need? How can I help? May I never lower my eyes but gaze unflinching into your soul.
May I never presume to know you, your troubles, your pain, your sorrow. Allow me to put aside my opinions and concentrate on your need. Let me be your strength, your solace, never your judge and jury.
Let me knock down the locked door, share my breath with you, let me be there to pull you back from the edge each time you stand there, swaying in the wind. May I always be the hand that offers you a cool drink, a warm meal.
Let me be the friend you need, the vanquisher of your demons, the small steady light in the dark. May you never doubt my love, my faith, constant and unashamed.
May another never slip through the cracks on my watch.
(Today is World Suicide Prevention Day)
just so touching!!!