May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake.

May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable.

May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.

May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when the schools are closed remember those who have no options.

May we who have to cancel our trips remember those that have no safe place to go.

May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all.

May we who choose self-isolation and physical distancing to protect the vulnerable, settle in at home and remember those who have no home.

As fear grips our county, let us trust Jesus and choose love.

During this time when we cannot physically be close to or wrap our arms around each other,

Let us yet find ways to be the loving words of God to encourage and support our neighbors.

Amen.