Lord, Thou Great Physician, I kneel before Thee. Since every good and perfect gift must come from Thee,

I PRAY:

Give skill to my hand, clear vision to my mind, kindness and sympathy to my heart. Give me singleness of purpose, strength to lift at least a part of the burden of my suffering fellowmen, and a true realization of the rare privilege that is mine, Take from my heart all guile and worldliness, that with the simple faith of a child I may rely on Thee.

Amen.

O God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace. Taking, as He did, the sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with Him forever.

When my patient’s body is broken

May I remember I am a healer and it is only God who cures.

When they cry out in pain or confusion

May I have the wisdom and words to respond to their needs in truth.

May I remember to call each one by name so that human dignity may be known as I hold the gift of each person with reverence in my hands, my heart and prayer.

May my care plans and conversations be respectful even of my hardest cases.

And may God’s healing touch be bestowed on my patients as I strive to use the gifts He has bestowed on me to the best of my ability.

Amen.

Blessed are the ones who cannot be isolated.

Blessed are all the healthcare workers.

Blessed are the hands that are raw from scrubbing and sanitizing, and the hands for healing, comforting, and supporting.

Blessed are the shoulders that carry the weight of life and death.

Blessed are the feet that are aching from standing at the bedside, running between rooms, and answering phones.

Blessed are the hearts that are frightened and breaking.

Blessed are the mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, sisters and brothers, partners and friends, who cannot go home.

Blessed are you, O God:  quietly holding each of us along the way.  Come quickly, abide unceasingly. Love us while we see the worst, and give us the hope to do our best and continue our mission with compassionate care.  Amen.