My example

Today I had my most-feared medical procedure, about which I was very anxious. However, the specialist was so understanding, kind, slow and gentle that I got through it without shouting, screaming, panicking, or running away.

The prayer below was given to me when I woke this morning at around 6am. It helped me a lot, so I would like to share it with you all.

With love from Ruth xxxxx

Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done” (Matthew 26:42; NLT). 

Lord,
You’re my example
As I face
My deepest fear.

You are very close
Beside me:
Thank you, Lord,
For being here.

May your rod and staff
Protect me:
Lord, I put my trust
In you.

Jesus,
As I face this test:
Renew my strength,
And guide me through.

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:3-4; NLT).

References

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world (John 16:33; NLT). 

He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death” (Matthew 26:37-8; NLT).

Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me (John 14:1; NLT).

The LORD your God is testing you to see if you truly love him with all your heart and soul (Deuteronomy 13:3; NLT). 

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you (Psalm 56:3; NIV).