Thoughts and Prayers Redux

 

January 7, 2022

 

I’ve asked the elders at church to reconsider their mask-optional policy. I pointed out that health care workers are still overwhelmed, and that the latest COVID surge isn’t helping. They will consider it at their next meeting.

 I hope that they do reinstate the mask policy. It will be so much less embarrassing than praying,

“Lord, watch over our health care workers, whom we are doing nothing to protect, as they battle exhaustion and depression while caring for COVID victims.

“And Lord, protect those whose organ transplants and other necessary surgeries are being postponed because hospital resources are depleted from caring for COVID victims. Give them hope and pain medication while they wait for the healing processes that are being denied them.

“We know that we are admonished to care for others as Christ has cared for us; but, rather than take a simple step to help slow the scourge of COVID and ease the suffering of others, we’re going to let You handle this one on Your own. We trust in You, Lord.

 

Amen” 

The first and last paragraphs apply to teachers and students as well. These groups are also being put at serious risk by the anti-mask sentiment and policies that have plagued us since the beginning of the pandemic.