Tactful Discussion Grace

I was scheduled for an appointment with a physician that wanted me to try a medication that I didn't think was a good option for me. Any time that one of the primary side affects is cancer, it's a big NO in my book.

I tried to plan my conversation with the physician, because I was certain she would ask me about it.  Every time I played this discussion through in my head, it came across in a way that was less than desirable. 

I didn't want to be disrespectful or argumentative, but I didn't want to take that medication, either. I realized that I was closing my mind off to what Christ might want in this situation, by making my mind up before hand. I prayed to Christ about the discussion I would be having with the physician. He gave me Tactful Discussion Grace, although I didn't use that term when I prayed. Our prayers don't have to have labels, because Christ already knows what is in our heart and knows what we need. I prayed asking for me to be open to what Christ wanted, not what I wanted. I prayed about the tone of the conversation and that I wanted to be gracious and respectful. 

You know what, every part of the conversation went well. She mentioned the medication, but decided to wait until further tests before readdressing the topic. The tone of the conversation was pleasant, which was so surprising, because I had really stressed out about it for a day or so prior to the doctor visit when all I needed to do is pray and ask for Christ's grace!