Prayer for a Stranger

I was at work when someone noticed that there was no traffice moving on the large suspension bridge a few blocks away. This was due to a woman who, distraught by recent events in her life, had climbed the side of the bridge with the intent of committing suicide.

While at lunch I was listening to the radio the various DJs took turns making wisecracks and suggesting there be a specific time limit prior to direct police action. The this girl called in.

She asked if she could say a prayer for the girl on the bridge. They asked if she knew who this girl was and she replied, "no". But she wanted to pray for her that she might get down off the bridge and get help for whatever was bothering her.

Surprisingly, the DJ allowed her to and it was just the most stilling and touching moment when she began praying for a complete stranger, regardless of faith.