Gathered together on this page are a number of prayers for those who are currently ill in some way. There are prayers you can say for sick friends or relatives, including a specific one for a poorly mother. There are also two inspiring prayer messages suitable for including in a get well card or posting on social media:- Show O Holy Spirit please come like a dove Shield and protect now the one that I love. Cover their wounds with Your grace feathered wings, Shield them from sorrow, breathe hope songs within. Tend with Your goodness the pain that they bear Heal now their sickness with miracle care. Carry them high far above till they see Your rainbow of promise, real hope lies ahead. I love them so dearly, so help me to be All that you, Jesus, would give out through me. (a prayer for an ill friend or family member from www.lords-prayer-words.com) prayer for the sicka short blessing suitable for giving to an ill family member (such as a poorly mother or father) or friend:-(a blessing suitable for sending to an ill friend in a card or message) My heart holds a prayer that carries you friend So close to God’s loving heart. I lay out my hope that you’ll know his touch, And be healed by the Lord above. So I trust in our Abba Father To comfort you when you cry, And bless the hands of the medical teams, That care for you each day and night. I wish I could be beside you always, To hold your hand and pray. So I’m sending my love, my thoughts and my faith, To be with you my wonderful friend. (a blessing message from www.lords-prayer-words.com)
A powerful prayer for ministering to those who are physically ill. You may wish to use this as part of your daily intercessions for your loved one:
(an inspiring short prayer for someone to pray for a friend or family member who is sick or in ill health) Father, Your love is as wide as the oceans As deep as the sea And as tall as the heavens. May your spirit rise like a mightly wave and come and restore those who are ill. You are the water of life, You are a fresh spring, You are healing rain To all those who are in need. Come Lord! (a Christian prayer for healing from www.lords-prayer-words.com) • read a prayer for a sick child or baby here.
post your prayer for healing here Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. James 5:14, (NLT)
Dear Abba Father, I pray for mum, that she might be able to nestle into Your arms. You are her heavenly Dad, come and hold, protect and heal her of this sickness. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen. (a prayer for a mother or grandmother in ill health, from www.lords-prayer-words.com)
Julie Palmer from Prayerscapes leads us in a beautiful prayer for those who are currently ill:-
N., I lay my hands upon you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, beseeching our Lord Jesus Christ to sustain you with his presence, to drive away all sickness of body and spirit, and to give you that victory of life and peace which will enable you to serve him both now and evermore. Amen. N., I lay my hands upon you in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, beseeching him to uphold you and fill you with his grace, that you may know the healing power of his love. Amen. (Source: 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA)
May you be wrapped up in God's love, Found deep in His everlasting wings, Carried and kept, safe and cherished. May the healing power of Christ Breathe across your being now. www.lords-prayer-words.com
prayers for a sick friend, mother or father can be found at prayerscapes. 26 Prayer for a sick family member and friend with scriptures It is difficult to see a good friend go through suffering from illness. Sometimes we want to offer them the world but we can’t. The most we can do is pray. If you are in this situation, I hope you find strength in the following information on how to pray for a sick friend. On one occasion the mother-in-law of Peter, a disciple of Jesus, was very ill. When Jesus went to visit this family, they asked for his help regarding her. In Luke 4: 38-39 we see that Jesus bent over the woman, rebuked her fever, and healed her. The Bible shows us many times like this when friends and family pray for the healing of a loved one. When you pray for a sick friend it is important to remember the following: We see in Luke 4:38 that the family begged Jesus since the woman could not. The intercessor is the one who brings the petition before God on behalf of the sick. This is usually not the time to focus on self-interest. Focus on your sick friend. The Bible tells us in Philippians 2: 9 that God has given Jesus authority over all things. In the case of Peter’s mother-in-law, we see that Jesus rebuked the fever and instantly came out of it. During your prayer, order in the name of Jesus that the disease go away. This family asked Jesus for help because they knew him well and knew what he was capable of doing. Consider that everyone in town knew that Jesus was not a doctor. Yet they begged him, a carpenter, to do a miraculous work. This was an act of faith. Pray trusting that God has the power and ability to heal. God is not waiting for you to quote a medical dictionary. A sincere heart is the only thing God asks of an intercessor. Just say what is in your heart. You can use the following prayer to pray for a sick person or use it as an example.
Ever-Powerful Prayer Bring Relief Prayer Your Healing Prayer Unable on Our Own Prayer Depression Prayer You Understand Prayer Your Assistance Prayer Your Strength Prayer Honest Prayer of Anger and Frustration Small Favors Prayer Encourage and Heal Prayer Be Hope Prayer All Is Possible Prayer Not a Slave to Sickness Prayer Full Health and Strength Prayer Mental Well-Being Prayer Ultimate Joy Prayer Surround My Friend Prayer ALSO READ: Great Supporter Prayer Your Help Prayer Stop the Sickness Prayer Breathe New Breath Prayer Power of Your Name Prayer Mighty Power Be Seen Prayer Illnesses can ignite fears, suffering, and worries, with individuals and families often emotionally crumbling under the pressures that sickness can bring. There are Scriptures about the strength that can help people navigate the uncertainty of various health conditions. Here are 10 comforting Bible verses that will help the sick and their loved ones remember to put their trust in God, while seeking prayer for healing PSALM 107:20 (NIV)“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” It’s important to remember that God holds the power not only to sustain us, but also to heal us. It’s essential to keep the faith amid pain and uncertainty. DEUTERONOMY 31:6 (NIV)“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” ISAIAH 38:16-17 (NIV)“Lord, by such things people live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.” SALONIANS 3:16 (NIV)“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” PHILIPPIANS 4:6 (NIV)“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” LUKE 8:50 (NIV)“Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.’” PSALM 34:19 (NIV)“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” REVELATION 21:4 (NIV)“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” ISAIAH 41:10 (NIV)“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” MARK 1:41 (NIV)“Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ he said. ‘Be clean!’” |