Dear God,
I come to You today with a heavy heart, asking for Your healing hand to be placed upon my family member. They are struggling with an illness, and it is causing them pain and suffering.
I pray that You would bring them comfort and peace in their time of need. I pray that You would give them strength to face each day and the courage to trust in Your plan for their life.
I ask that You would restore their health and heal their body, mind, and spirit. I pray that You would use this time of struggle to draw them closer to You and to help them grow in their faith.
I also ask that You would provide for all of their needs during this time, including any medical expenses and the support of loved ones. I trust in Your provision and know that You will take care of them.
I know that nothing is impossible for You, and I trust in Your goodness and Your love. Please be with my family member and give them the healing they need.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
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.
Galatians 6:2 ESV
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Ephesians 6:18 ESV
praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
James 5:16 ESV
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Matthew 18:20 ESV
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
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