Lord, I am sick

Dear Lord Jesus,

I am sick. I am not sure what is making me sick but I know my body is not happy. I read verse about my body being a temple and that you have given me this body as gift so I better take care of it. I am thankful that I am not in control of this body. In fact, I am grateful that my body is just a temple unto you. It makes all of this easier some how. I am just not sure exactly how I am supposed to do that. So far this week I have been sick 5 days out of 6. That is not easy to deal with. So I am asking you please, please show me the way I can overcome all of this. I am trying to understand that I may not be able to do all the things (and eat all the things) I once thought I could. Please show me the right way. I want to do what is right in your sight Lord so please show me the way.

Lord, you also know I kept silent when I could have spoken up. I just didn't know the words to say though I know that you have given me the words to say whenever I have needed them. But the lady in question, she is so bitter towards everyone and I didn't know if starting a fight, for the sake of arguing the point, was the appropriate thing to do. I know that I am going to be working closely with her next week and to openly attack her (like she was doing you) would have ostricised her more. I know that she comes from a family that is Christian and somehow has made them (and you) the enemy. Her lack of hope is evident in all that she says and does. I know that I don't always respond appropriately to her so I will pray for 3 things -

• for her to open her heart to love
• for me to open my heart to her
• for the ability to say the right thing to her when the time comes

I know that I can't change her but you can Lord, and she really needs it. I want to be a good role model to her of living in hope. Today, I know I feel short of that. As you know, I had a bit of a waffle house day. I pray that you will help me not to have too many more of those. But I also know that when things don't work out there is something I can learn about you in it. I am ever thankful for your guiding hand in showing me the right way to do things.