Today’s prayer is intended for use by those suffering from hot sweats, which often alternate with periods of extreme coldness. This constant temperature cycle is a very unpleasant, wearisome and disruptive symptom of the menopause, some cancer treatments, and a number of major illnesses. The idea is to turn each sweat and chill into a cue for prayer, initially for the self, but perhaps, eventually, for others too.
Lord,
Burn all there is in me
Of pride, superiority,
Self-pity, lying, anger, fear,
And let me feel your presence here.
Then I will grow more like your Son,
Whose prayer was: May your will be done;
And, when all my trials are past,
I will see your face, at last.
Lord,
When I feel cold and ill,
Let me feel your presence still.
Wrap me in your perfect love,
For this will warm my flesh and blood.
Then, may my constant prayer become:
Father God, your will be done;
And, when all my trials are past,
I will see your face, at last.
References
God is a consuming fire (Deuteronomy 4:24; NIV).
You are close beside me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).
May your will be done (Matthew 6:10; NLT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows (John 16:33; NLT).
They will see his face (Revelation 22:4; NLT).
She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth (Luke 2:7; NLT).
Pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17; CSB).