Prayers for Every Need: Prayers for Healing

Prayers for Every Need: Prayers for Healing

“Pray without ceasing,” the apostle Paul said. In prayer, we draw close to God and provide an opening for Him to enter our lives with healing, wisdom and blessing. Please keep in mind that there is a prayer for every need. Even yours.

Prayers for Healing

When a Loved One Is Ill

God, my loved one is ill. I ask for your healing power to come upon them. You give us life and you have the power to renew life. I believe in your power to heal. Open my loved one to whatever form your healing power takes. And help me remember that, no matter what happens, you are the same yesterday, today and forever. You are always with us. Amen.

With God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)

For My Doctor

Thank you, God, for my doctor. Thank you for her skills and training. Give her the insight she needs to diagnose my illness and determine the right treatment. Steady her hand and give her the power to heal in your name. Amen.

And all who touched him were healed. (Mark 6:56)

When You Are Ill

Heavenly Father, you are the Great Physician. I turn to you in my sickness and ask for your healing. Put your hand upon me and let health and wholeness flow into me. Help me remember, in this time of vulnerability, my utter dependence on you. I commit myself to your loving arms. Amen.

Bless the Lord, O my soul… and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases. (Psalm 103:2-3)

When Entering the Hospital

God, I am going into the hospital, and I am nervous about it. Help me find, in this strange world of sickness, much love and many new insights. Above all, help me hear your footsteps along the corridors and feel your presence when I am most frightened. With you at my side, I am confident and assured. Amen.

I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)