In times of illness, turning to prayer can bring comfort and healing, not only to those suffering but also to those who care for them. The Bible offers profound wisdom and encouragement about the power of intercessory prayer, reminding us of God’s presence and care during challenging moments.
These verses highlight the importance of lifting others in prayer, emphasizing faith, compassion, and the hope of healing. As you explore these scriptures, may you find strength in your prayers and reassurance in God’s promises for your loved ones in need of healing.
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.
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the LORD.
O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.
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.
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.”
And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.
The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.
Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these is the life of my spirit. Restore me to health and let me live!
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.
And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. Paul visited him and prayed; and putting his hands on him, he healed him.
I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf.
And great crowds came to him, bringing with them the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and they put them at his feet, and he healed them.
This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
They will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Famous and Strong Quotes about praying for someone who is sick
I believe in the healing power of love and prayer.
Prayer is the real power that can turn the world.
I know that prayer has saved me.
When you pray for the sick, you are connecting with the soul.
Prayer is not about changing God, but about changing ourselves.
Healing Blessings for Those in Need
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of love and concern for our dear friend who is unwell. We ask for Your divine presence to surround them in their time of need. Lord, we pray that Your healing hand is upon them, bringing restoration and relief from their suffering.
Grant wisdom to the caregivers and strength to our friend as they endure this challenging time. May they feel Your comfort and peace, knowing that they are not alone in this battle. Help us to be a source of encouragement and support, reflecting Your love in all we do.
We trust in Your will, and we believe in Your miraculous power to heal. May Your light shine brightly in their darkness, renewing their spirit and restoring their health. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.