Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

—- James 5:13-16

Irene asked me to anoint her with oil and pray over her today.  We’ve done this several times over the last 6+ years; on occasion with close friends and spiritual leaders…sometimes just the two of us.  It’s always a contemplative and subdued moment.  We’re trusting and hopeful in the days ahead.

Thanks for caring,

Dave