Sick And Tired

For those of us who are presently sick, or have experienced sickness in the past, the following poem offers some excellent advice and words of wisdom:

"I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I’m sick and tired of feeling ill.
I’m sick and tired of the doctor’s office.
I’m sick and tired of the doctor’s pills.

I’m sick and tired of aches and pains.
I’m sick and tired of side-effects.
I’m sick and tired of the smell of hospitals.
I’m sick and tired of feeling like a wreck.

Oh, but I’m so glad that I’m covered,
I don’t mean by health insurance, my friend.
I’m covered by the Blood of Jesus,
And I know all will be well in the end.

So, I count all of my blessings,
They are to many to enumerate.
I take the focus off my infirmities,
And spiritually speaking, I feel great!

The Word of God transforms my attitude,
And helps me to take the focus off myself.
There are many others who are suffering
So why not try to help somebody else.

If you, my friend, are in dire straits,
And no light at the end of the tunnel you see,
Take your eyes off self and look to Jesus,
And He’ll make the difference for all eternity." —Rafael Moreno

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets