“Help me”. When physical energy is extremely low and life’s burden is heavy, verbal requests are condensed to the most powerful, heart wrenching simplicity. I cannot tell you how many times I have sat with someone facing end of life when the simple request “Help me” is repeated.
As a caregiver I have had the honor of taking care of and meeting many people of many different faiths.
Our lives are so enriched by listening to stories, experiences and traditions of different cultural belief systems and religions. I try very hard to honor each individuals beliefs and show great respect for family wishes and traditions.
The common thread that flows through each experience is that of Love. Love is the great universal connection we all share and we all need.
Divine Love shines through with a beauty, purity and selflessness that is recognizable no matter what “label” it may come wrapped in. As the sweetness of sugar is the base for candies of endless recipes and names, Divine Love is the common ingredient in countless religious denominations and beliefs.
1 Corinthians 13 : 13 Now faith, hope, and love remain—these three things—and the greatest of these is love.
Inspiration and Wisdom will always find us when we ask for it. It does not have to be requested in lengthy prayers.
There are so many songs that contain so much encouragement and inspiration. I am sharing two of my favorites below.
The simple request “help me” reminds me of the song from the Sidewalk Prophets : Help me find It
Crowder
From wherever you’ve been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love, Carmela
Carmela Snelbaker 