Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with heavy hearts and in need of Your Strength and Healing. We trust in Your unfailing love and Your power to mend what is broken. We ask that You grant us the grace to endure the trials that we are facing, and the courage to face them with faith and hope.
We pray for Your healing touch on our bodies, minds and spirits. Restore us to wholeness, and make us a testimony of Your goodness and mercy. We know that nothing is impossible for You, and we trust that You will work all things for our good and Your glory.
We also lift up to You all those who are suffering, and we ask that You would show them Your loving kindness and bring them Your comfort and peace. May Your love fill their hearts, and may Your presence be with them always.
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness, and for Your promises that will never fail. We trust in You and we glorify Your name.
We pray all of these things in Jesus’ name, 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.
Psalm 46:1 ESV
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
James 5:14 ESV
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.
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