For Times of Sickness

Giver of life provide for me strength.

You who bring order to chaos bring order to my body.

Help me to endure the pain I feel.

Help me face the fear of not getting better.

Let me not believe that being sick means you do not love me.

If this sickness is an act of love disciplining; then let me comprehend that discipline.

If this sickness is just part of being in a broken world; allow it to open my heart to the others who suffer from the brokenness of the world.

If this sickness is due to good stewardship of my body; then forgive me that sin.

Help me see how going through this suffering will help me become more like the Christ. Help this illness to make me not bitter but better.

It is appointed to me at sometime to die and then I will see you face to face.

Help me see how fragile I am. Help me recognize moment by moment my total dependence upon you as the LORD OF LIFE.

Thank you for this day of life. Thank you for the measure of health I have. Thank you for your mercy on me this day.