Prayers for use by a Sick Person

For Trust in God

O God, the source of all health: So fill my heart with faith in 
your love, that with calm expectancy I may make room for 
your power to possess me, and gracefully accept your 
healing; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.


In Pain

Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering you hallowed 
earthly pain and gave us the example of obedience to your 
Father's will: Be near me in my time of weakness and pain; 
sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may 
not fail; heal me according to your will; and help me always 
to believe that what happens to me here is of little account if 
you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. Amen.


For Sleep

O heavenly Father, you give your children sleep for the 
refreshing of soul and body: Grant me this gift, I pray; keep 
me in that perfect peace which you have promised to those 
whose minds are fixed on you; and give me such a sense of 
your presence, that in the hours of silence I may enjoy the 
blessed assurance of your love; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord.  Amen.


In the Morning

This is another day, O Lord.  I know not what it will bring 
forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be.  If I 
am to stand up, help me to stand bravely.  If I am to sit still, 
help me to sit quietly.  If I am to lie low, help me to do it 
patiently.  And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly.  
Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit 
of Jesus.  Amen.