These selected scriptures serve as gentle reminders that healing and hope are always within reach, no matter how difficult the circumstances may seem. Whether you choose to share these words directly or simply keep them close in your heart, they can serve as a source of encouragement and faith during trying times.
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness, you restore him to full health.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction.
For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the LORD.
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your disease.”
But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds, we are healed.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Saying, If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do that which is right in his eyes and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, your healer.
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.”
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, epileptics, and paralytics, and he healed them.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name, they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases.
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Famous and Strong Quotes about a sick friend
The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances.
You want to know how to be happy? When things are tough, remember that storms do pass.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.
What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.
Prayer for Healing a Dear Friend
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of concern for our dear friend who is battling sickness. We ask for Your loving presence to surround them during this challenging time. Grant them strength, courage, and comfort as they face their health struggles.
Lord, we pray for healing to flow through their body, restoring them to full health. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind as they navigate this difficult journey.
Wrap them in Your arms of love, and may they feel Your grace sustaining them each day. We lift up their medical team, asking for wisdom and discernment in their care. Help us to be a source of support and encouragement as they recover.
In Your great mercy, we trust that You are with us in every step of this process. May we glorify You through all that unfolds, believing in Your goodness and faithfulness.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.