A Nurse's Prayer

Lord, As I go to work today
I sense that You are near
Here on my knees, I bow my head
In hopes that You might hear.

Oh Lord, I'm just a simple nurse
And humbly now I pray
That with Your help, I will make
A difference today.

Let me give them comfort, Lord
At times when things are rough
And give me courage to go on
When I had enough.

Let me say just one kind word
That, in sadness, brings a smile
And give me time, that with the lonely
I can talk a while.

Let me touch one single life.
Let me ease one single pain.
Let me lend my shoulder to cry upon.
When tears falls freely like rain.

Lord, guide my simple words today
When it's answer that they seek.
Give me strength to carry on
When my body's tired and weak.

Let me ease one broken heart
Let me soothe one crying child.
Give me calm when chaos breaks
And everything turns wild.

Ease the shaking of my hands.
My spirit, please renew.
And when it seems there is no hope
Let me put my faith in You.

Let them see compassion, Lord
Each time I shed a tear.
And when, in death, I hold their hand
Let them feel Your presence near.

I ask this all of You, dear Lord
As on my knees, I pray
But most of all, I ask of You
Help me make it through the day!




Ruth Kephart