When someone I know is ill
I pray
and I always believe
that there’s hope,
even when the illness is serious
or terminal.
You see, in my mind,
there’s always “wriggle room” –
an opportunity for God to be present
and to bless those who are ill
and their families.

I remember one friend
who was told on several occasions
that there was no hope
and yet my friend managed to battle on
in her own quiet, determined way,
for so many years.

Lord,
bless those I know
who are ill.
Slip in there, Lord,
into the “wriggle room”
in each person’s illness
and let your blessings flow
for them
and for their families.

© Claire Murray, 13th March 2018