I wish I could tell you which collection this poem/prayer comes from, but it was passed onto me recently at an Anglican Fellowship of Prayer event. In light of yesterday's readings, I found this blessing prayer quite suiting.
May you desire to be healed.
May what is wounded in your life be restored to good health.
May you be receptive to the ways in which healing needs to happen.
May you take good care of yourself.
May you extend compassion to all that hurts within your body, mind, and spirit.
May you be patient with the time it takes to heal.
May you be aware of the wonders of your body, mind, and spirit and their amazing capacity to heal.
May the skills of all those caring for you be used to the best of their ability in returning you to good health.
May you be open to receive from those who extend kindness, care, and compassion to you.
May you rest peacefully under the sheltering wings of divine love, trusting in this gracious presence.
May you find the little moments of beauty and joy to sustain you.
May you keep hope in your heart.
Joyce Rupp
For only then, can you love God as God loves you, love yourself as God loves you and your neighbour as you love yourself.
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