Dear God,

I've been feeling poorly today, as you very well know. I don't know how long this will last, but I do ask you to give me the strength and patience to endure it. Also, help me to get some rest, especially since I tend to have a hard time doing it, mostly at night. Like now.

You created me fearfully and wonderfully. I'm amazed at the miracle of the human body. Whenever I see anatomy diagrams in doctors' offices, I get further in awe of you. I live, move, and have my being because you make it so. So much goes on behind the scenes. If I were to know it all at once, it would truly overwhelm me. But not you. My life and being are simple for you to take care of.

This I know in my mind, but I don't always act like this is so. So many times I want to take matters in my own hands, not surrendering to you. It's as if I had a better way. Again, I know this to be false, so please help me to surrender quickly and completely. Help me to trust in you, especially during those times when I can't see the outcome.

This sickness will eventually end, so I'm not afraid of it. Yet I know that it is possible for me to be in a situation that I don't know how to handle, and I really need your help in surrendering. Especially my emotions, which are so strong in me.

Thanks for hearing me and allowing me to express my love to you.

Love, your son, Danny