Illness
“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT).
Lord,
Please help us
To face illness
Without denial,
Self-pity,
Or bitterness.
May we embrace it
As a valued part of life –
Our training-ground,
Our discipline,
Our cross.
May we accept it,
And adapt to it,
Learning all we can,
Then helping others
To do the same.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.