A sore tummy keeps me awake
during a long night
and leaves me, in the morning,
feeling so tired …
and so sorry for myself!

A few hours of pain
and I’m struggling –
I don’t seem to do suffering
well!

And yet there are so many people
for whom
pain and sleepless nights
are simply
a fact of life.
Injuries, mental health,
on-going medical conditions,
cancer.

These people suffer
terribly
and carry a heavy cross of pain
every day,
often uncomplainingly.

People of courage,
people of resilience,
people of forbearance.

Lord,
bless people today
who are battling against pain
and lack of sleep.
Walk with them today
and help them
to carry their cross.
Bless these people of forbearance
with your gifts of healing
and peace.
Give them some relief
from their pain
and lack of sleep
today.

Please??

© Claire Murray, 15 May 2020