Reflection

“We think our job is to ensure health and survival. But really it is larger than that. It is to enable well-being. And well-being is about the reasons one wishes to be alive.” –Atul Gawande

Prayer

Living God,

It’s awesome to think of all the gifts and talents you have placed within this ministry. So many skilled and devoted people, united in a mission that is more than human: to extend your own compassion to a world in need, improving the health and well-being of our communities, and bringing good help to the most vulnerable among us. We already know this is about more than just bare survival. . . That’s why we signed up! With the immensity of this calling in mind, we also know we need your help to succeed, today as much as yesterday. Be gracious to us and fill us with your spirit, so that regardless of our role we can share with our sisters and brothers a reason to live and, in some small way, help them to live more abundantly. As one family we pray, Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on my attitude towards my work in this ministry. Remember the reasons I first signed up and the bigger purpose to which I’ve been called.