Too Sick to Pray
In 2003, I photographed this old man in prayer in a Prague cathedral. I remember wondering what was on his heart ... what burden did he carry that he needed to talk to God.
Subsequently I found myself in a situation which reminded me of this song, and of the old Czech man:
Too Sick to Pray
Lyrics and Music by Willie Nelson on Spirit
I’ve been too sick to pray, Lord - That’s why we ain’t talked in a while
It’s been some of them days, Lord - I thought I was on my last mile.
But I’m feelin’ okay, Lord - And I’m glad that I called you today
Never needed you more ... I woulda called you before
But I’ve been too sick to pray.
Remember the family, Lord? I know they will remember you
And all of their prayers, Lord - They talk to you just like I do.
Well, I reckon that’s all, Lord - That’s all I can think of to say
And thank You my friend ... We’ll be talkin’ again
If I’m not too sick to pray.
