Since you say that you are a hospice chaplin your words bother me a bit. Makes me wonder how you treat those you are supposed to be caring for.
I physically lower myself, sitting eye to eye with them rather than standing over them in a domineering manner. I lower myself spiritually, letting them know I am their servant, not one to be revered. And before any of that I always thank them for allowing me the privilege of entering their home.
My patients are empowered by the spiritual gifts afforded me as comforter and defender of God’s grace, all of it always and forever to the glory of God. Their fears and concerns are received and addressed through listening and acknowledgement, Scripture, prayer and the reassurance of God’s presence. They are also reassured that their families will be looked after long after they (the patient) has passed on.
Make no mistake, I am as tender with my patients and their families as I am belligerent with modern day Pharisees who shut out the Kingdom of Heaven against others. I am both a comforter and defender.
If you’re still concerned for my patients then by all means lift them up in prayer. You don’t need to know their names, God knows who you’ll be lifting up.
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