Caregiver's Prayer

I've always wanted to write a prayer for nurses and caregivers, and I've finally done it. Here it is:

Caregiver’s Prayer

Lord, please help me to give comfort, as I needed comfort, and You have comforted me,

To give understanding, as I needed it, and You have understood me,

To show kindness, as You have always been kind to me,

To be cautious, to be gentle, to be alert and possessed of wisdom,

To be compassionate and respectful, to always advocate for what is good and just,

Please help me to be all these each day, towards my colleagues, my patients,
and to everyone else I meet,

Help me give out all these good and virtuous things now whilst I am strong and able,
and free from the ravages of illness and disease,

For as Time passes inexorably, and Life is uncertain as ever,

My body shall become frail, ill and diseased, and I shall need, more than ever,
care and comfort from You, O Lord, and from those who will look after me.

Amen.