DAY 98: Sickness

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Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows. Isaiah 53:4a

Lord,
You are at work all around me and yet my eyes have blinders. I am sick and should be using this time simply to be with you...I acknowledge my own spiritual laziness before you. I desire my body to be your temple. Help me to know how to do this moment by moment. To take a walk...go to bed on time and get up on time...half my portions so I'm not a glutton...eat when hungry; not when bored...to fast in order to spend time with you on behalf of those I love...to beseech your hand in their lives.

Forgive me for focusing on the women's retreat as a fun time...help me to communicate it will be a time for ladies to come closer to you and tune into hearing your voice...

Help my children to hear your voice...
James as he leads
Kelsey as she seeks a job
Michael in his future after graduation and in his present
Becca as she seeks your voice for her future
Lonnie and I as we wait patiently for your perfect timing for our future service to you
Those struggling now in relationships and those that seem far from you...

Lord, you promise to hold us close..help us not to forget that you suffered physically, mentally, and spiritually; therefore, we are experiencing nothing you haven't felt. Heal us Father of our sickness.

Amen