Lord, only you see ALL that each of us does to help our neighbors. Only you know the effects of COVID on each of our individual behaviors and attitudes — the only things we CAN truly control. Please help each of us to be as kind and faithful as possible during these difficult times. When our neighbor expresses fear, help us to comfort them. When they have a need we can meet, help us to be humble and trusting enough to help them. Help us trust YOU to keep us healthy and safe and busy enough to not go crazy in our own homes, during this time of “social distancing”. And please help people remember that going out into nature IS a healthy option! Let us listen to the birdsong and feel the breeze on our faces. Help us to remember that YOU are in charge, that it is YOU who changes the times and seasons, and we can trust in your faithful care. Help us to be your little Acceptance with Joy children, growing in your garden that never runs out of water or sunlight. Help us to bear fruit, even when the world is full of discouraging thorns. I trust you completely, faithful Shepherd. Lead on!