A Doctor's Prayer
A Healing Oath: Prayers of Compassion in the Depths of Care
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The sky's already dark
The day is ending, and the sky is darkening.
But his day is far from over
Despite the late hour, the doctor's work is not finished.
He notices a line of patients snaking down the hall
The doctor sees a line of patients waiting in the hallway.
He fights a deep fatigue
The doctor is tired but continues to fight fatigue.
Stethoscope over his shoulder
The doctor carries a stethoscope, contemplating how to treat all patients.
And wonders how he'll ever treat them all
Feeling overwhelmed, the doctor wonders how to manage the workload.
But something goes unnoticed
There's something unnoticed by others as the doctor works.
As it isn't seen or heard
Unseen or unheard, the doctor is engaged in a deeper internal process.
As he goes about his work
The doctor continues the work, focused on patients.
He's whispering quiet words
The doctor silently prays while working.
Please G-d can You ensure
The prayer is a request to remain dedicated to the noble task.
That I stay noble to my task
A plea for assistance in maintaining nobility in the doctor's role.
And those who seek my aid should find
Desire for patients to find relief and healing.
The pain they bear fades to the past
Hope that the pain of those seeking help diminishes.
The knowledge I impart
The doctor aims to share knowledge based on truth.
Should be based on truth alone
Commitment to providing accurate information.
And will You help me show respect
A request for assistance in showing respect to all patients.
To each of Your creations
A commitment to treating every individual as if they were family.
As if they were my own
Despite the early hour, a call for help interrupts her day.
The sun has barely risen
A skilled professional tends to wounds and comforts souls.
Yet a page comes from her phone
She takes a moment to reflect, needing a brief respite.
Expertly she stitches wounds and patches hurting souls
The close exposure to pain takes a toll on her emotions.
She pauses in a corner
Similar to the doctor, something unnoticed happens.
Needs a small moment alone
Unseen or unheard, she engages in a silent prayer.
A view so close to pain can take its toll
A plea to stay dedicated to the noble task.
But something goes unnoticed
A wish for those seeking help to find relief.
As it isn't seen or heard
The knowledge shared should be rooted in truth.
As she goes about her work
A request for help in showing respect to all creations.
She's whispering quiet words
A reminder to treat each patient as if they were family.
Please G-d can You ensure
A repetition of the prayer for nobility and dedication.
That I stay noble to my task
A plea for relief from the pain for those seeking help.
And those who seek my aid should find
A commitment to sharing knowledge based on truth.
The pain they bear fades to the past
A call for assistance in respecting all creations.
The knowledge I impart
A pledge to treat each person with respect and care.
Should be based on truth alone
A repetition of the prayer for nobility and dedication.
And will You help me show respect
A plea for relief from the pain for those seeking help.
To each of Your creations
A commitment to sharing knowledge based on truth.
As if they were my own
A call for assistance in respecting all creations.
Please G-d can You ensure
A repetition of the prayer for nobility and dedication.
That I stay noble to my task
A plea for relief from the pain for those seeking help.
And those who seek my aid should find
A commitment to sharing knowledge based on truth.
The pain they bear fades to the past
A call for assistance in respecting all creations.
The knowledge I impart
A pledge to treat each person with respect and care.
Should be based on truth alone
A repetition of the prayer for nobility and dedication.
And will You help me show respect
A plea for relief from the pain for those seeking help.
To each of Your creations
A commitment to sharing knowledge based on truth.
As if they were my own
A call for assistance in respecting all creations
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