Lockdown Thought — Day 21

I find that walking the dog is therapeutic as it provides me time for reflection. My dogs always seemed to understand what I was telling them, and their soulful eyes often told me they knew I was sad (from patients' illness and dying), and that was comforting ... I've learnt a lot about how people live and what’s important to them. My ministry in hospital chaplaincy gives me opportunities to work on being Christian every day among people in need. It's taught me about the fragility of life and the imperative of kindness. It is a privilege, a chance to be a face of Jesus with people at the most vulnerable times in their lives. 

Tui Motu Magazine. Issue 236 April 2019: 11

Encourage us to be 
hospitable in our bubbles
patient with home schooling
creative in spending our day  
informed about our national participation 
sensitive to the grief of loss in our country and world
praying for the sick
grateful for those recovered
relieved of unnecessary worry
hopeful in our lockdown
Risen Christ. 

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