Reflection

“The core predicament of medicine—the thing that makes being a patient so wrenching, being a doctor so difficult, and being a part of society that pays the bills they run up so vexing—is uncertainty…. And wisdom—for both the patients and doctors—is defined by how one copes with it.” –Atul Gawande

Prayer

God of all wisdom,

The world in which we live offers no sureties. Yet you are the rock upon which we can stand. And you give us each other to comfort and guide, to heal and protect—sisters and brothers, coping together in a turbulent world. As we continue to face this pandemic’s unknowns, give us the wisdom to cope better. May we exchange the confusion and the bitterness of uncertainty for a spirit of humility, grace, and cooperation. We pray in the name of the all-wise God and the source of all security, Amen.

Call to Action

What gives me confidence in an uncertain world? Take a moment today to focus my attention on the anchor that holds me in times of uncertainty.