Gracious and loving God,
This is my daily task:
to love and care for someone who has dementia,
who is losing her memory,
her judgment,
her ability to function in ordinary ways.
You are the God who promises
that even if our father or mother forgets us
you will remember.
We are inscribed on the palms of your hands.
You are the God whose judgments are always true,
and your power is made perfect in our weakness.
As I move through the duties and difficulties of this day,
enlighten my mind
and lighten my heart
by your grace.
Awaken within me
your wisdom,
your courage,
your strength,
your patience and forgiveness.
Make me worthy of the task to which you have called me.
I have created a trifold brochure with more prayers for those with dementia and their caregivers. Click here to view or download this brochure - it's free! The prayers in the brochure are also available individually on another blog post on this site. Click here to go to that blog entry and read or print a single prayer.
