A vendor pushes his balloon-laden bike through Kabul in Afghanistan looking for customers
Photo by Muhammed Muheisen/AP
They say every photo tells its own story. The balloons may add colour at one level but behind the colour is a stark story of poverty. It is clear that what ever money he may make, will certainly fall well short of what he needs.
Thought on Tuesday – March – 23/03/2021
With all the recent beautiful spring sunshine and fine weather, the following prayer is appropriate as we move into the last week of March.
A March prayer
Lord of the wind and the waves, calm the storms of our life when we are afraid.
Lord of the loaves and fishes, be our food when we are hungry.
Lord of spring, growth and new life, be our source of new beginnings.
Lord of the lambs and the flocks, seek us out when we are lost.
Lord of signs and wonders, show yourself when we have doubts.
Lord of the blind and lame, take our hand when we falter.
Lord of the fields and flowers, care for us when others seem far away.
Lord of all that lives, be a source of life when we’re struggling to be alive and active in our daily activities.
Lord of simplicity, help us to recognise your gentle presence in everything we do each day. Amen
