My wife had a small surgical procedure at Bethesda Hospital this week. When leaving they gifted her with a "Prayer Shawl". It's a beautiful white shawl, about five foot long with a fringe on each end. No, I had never heard of such a thing. Here is what is printed on the card attached to it.
"As you receive this prayer shawl, know that someone prayed while knitting or crocheting it.
Knitters often report that the rhythmic motion of the needles help to quiet their minds and draws them to prayer and meditation. This prayer shawl has already helped one person, the knitter, to be open to the presence of God.
The knitter also prayed for the one who would receive the shawl. The knitter-prayer may not have known who would receive it. Or, this shawl may have been made especially for you, stitch by stitch with prayers for you.
The shawl is now yours. May you experience comfort and peace in the loving presence of God.
A gift from The Bethesda Auxiliary & Prayer Shawl Ministry. 513-865-1164
Here is your prayer for today:
Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of this day. Be with me. I give myself to you.
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