Prayer Tag: Courage

A Prayer for Healing

Dear God,

We come before You today with hearts full of pain and sorrow, asking for Your healing and restoration. We know that You are the Great Physician and that nothing is impossible for You.

We trust in Your loving care and Your faithfulness to Your children. We ask that You would touch the sick and bring them complete healing and wholeness. We pray that You would give them strength and courage to face their challenges, and that You would surround them with Your loving presence.

We also pray for all those who are caring for the sick, that You would give them wisdom and compassion as they minister to the needs of others.

We believe in the power of Your Word and the authority of Your name. We ask that You would bring complete healing and restoration to all those in need, according to Your perfect will.

We give You all the praise and all the glory, for You are worthy of our worship and adoration.

All of this we pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Isaiah 53:5 ESV

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.

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James 5:14-15 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. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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1 Peter 2:24 ESV

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

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Jeremiah 30:17 ESV

For I will restore health to you,
    and your wounds I will heal,
declares the Lord,
because they have called you an outcast:
    ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!’

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Prayer for Strength

Dear God,

I come before You today feeling weak and in need of Your strength and guidance. I know that You are the source of all strength and power, and I ask that You would fill me with Your Holy Spirit and give me the strength I need to face the challenges and struggles of life.

I pray that You would give me the courage and determination to stand firm in my faith, even when the road ahead seems difficult. Help me to trust in Your goodness and Your plan for my life, and to rely on Your strength to carry me through.

I also pray for Your strength to be present in the lives of all believers around the world. May we be a beacon of hope and encouragement to those around us, shining Your light and sharing Your love with all we meet.

Thank You, God, for Your faithfulness and Your never-ending supply of strength. I trust in You and give You all the praise and honor.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Philippians 4:13 ESV

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

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Psalm 18:2 ESV

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
    my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Isaiah 40:31 ESV

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
    they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
    they shall walk and not faint.

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Joshua 1:9 ESV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

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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.

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A Prayer for Sickness

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a heavy heart as I am struggling with sickness. I know that You are the source of all healing and I trust in Your power to restore my body to health.

I ask that You would give me the strength and courage to endure this trial, and that You would be with me every step of the way. Please bring peace and comfort to my mind and heart, and help me to find hope and joy in Your presence.

I pray for all those who are also struggling with illness, that You would bring healing and relief to their bodies and minds. I ask that You would use this experience to draw me closer to You and to help me grow in faith and trust.

I thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your loving kindness. I pray that through this experience, I may glorify Your name and share the hope and healing that can only be found in You.

I pray all of these things in the powerful name of Jesus, my Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:14-15 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. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Psalm 34:18 ESV

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit.

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James 5:15 ESV

And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Psalm 103:2-4 ESV

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

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Prayer for Healing and Strength

Dear God,

I humbly come before You today, seeking Your healing and strength. You are the Great Physician, and nothing is impossible for You. I trust in Your power and grace to bring about Your will in my life. Please touch my body and bring restoration to every part that is not functioning as You intended.

I pray that You would give me the strength and courage to face whatever challenges I may be facing. Help me to trust in Your sovereignty and to find hope in Your promises.

Give me the grace to persevere through difficult times and to continue to serve You faithfully.

Please also lift up others who are in need of healing and strength. I pray that Your healing touch would be upon them and that they would experience Your love and presence in a powerful way.

Thank You for Your faithfulness and Your goodness.

I place my hope and faith in You, Jesus, my Lord and Savior, as I pray these things. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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Jeremiah 17:14 ESV

Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
    save me, and I shall be saved,
    for you are my praise.

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James 5:14-15 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. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Healing Prayer for a Friend

Dear Lord,

I come before You today to ask for Your healing hand to be upon my friend. I believe in Your power to heal and to make whole, and I pray that You would touch my friend’s body, mind, and spirit with Your healing love.

I ask that You would give my friend strength and courage as he goes through this difficult time. May he trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and may he find peace and comfort in Your presence.

I pray that You would restore my friend’s health and vitality, and that You would use this situation to bring him closer to You. May he experience Your love and grace in a deep and personal way, and may he be a witness to Your healing power in his own life and to those around him.

I pray all of this in the powerful and loving name of Jesus. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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.

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Isaiah 41:13 ESV

For I, the Lord your God,
    hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you, “Fear not,
    I am the one who helps you.”

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James 5:15 ESV

And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Prayer for Anxiety

Almighty God,

I come to You today feeling anxious and overwhelmed. I am struggling to find peace and calm in the midst of all the worries and stresses in my life. Please help me to trust in You and to remember that You are in control.

I pray that You would give me the strength and courage to face each day with hope and faith. I pray that You would fill me with Your peace and joy, and that You would help me to find rest and relaxation in Your presence.

Please wrap Your loving arms around me and reassure me of Your constant love and care. Help me to cast all my anxieties on You, knowing that You are able to handle them far better than I can.

I pray for Your wisdom and guidance as I navigate the challenges and uncertainties of life. Help me to rely on Your strength and to trust in Your plan for my life.

Thank You for being my loving and faithful God. I pray all of these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Philippians 4:6 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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1 Peter 5:7 ESV

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

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Psalm 4:8 ESV

In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
    for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

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Psalm 27:1 ESV

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
    of whom shall I be afraid?

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Philippians 4:7 ESV

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 23:4 ESV

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

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2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.

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Prayer for Anxiousness

Dear God,

I come before You with a heavy heart, burdened by feelings of anxiousness and overwhelm. I know that You are sovereign over all things and that You care for me deeply, but in this moment, it is hard for me to trust in Your goodness and Your plan.

Please help me to lay my worries at Your feet and trust in Your unfailing love. Bring peace to my heart and mind, and give me the strength to face each day with courage.

I pray for Your wisdom to guide me as I navigate through these difficult times, and for Your healing touch to bring me comfort and rest.

I also lift up to You those who are struggling with anxiety alongside me. Please bring them Your peace and Your love, and help us to support one another through these trying times.

Thank You for being a loving and faithful God. I pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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1 Peter 5:7 ESV

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

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John 16:33 ESV

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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John 14:27 ESV

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.

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Psalm 18:2 ESV

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
    my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Prayer for Healing the Sick

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with hearts full of faith and trust in Your healing power. We bring before You our loved one who is sick and in need of Your touch. We ask that You would pour out Your healing grace upon her and that You would bring her comfort and peace in her time of need.

We pray that You would give her the strength and courage to face this challenge, and that You would be with her every step of the way. We ask that You would guide the hands of the medical professionals who are caring for her and that You would give them wisdom and understanding as they work to restore our loved one to health.

We also pray that You would provide for all of her financial needs during this time and that You would give her and her family the resources and support they need to cover any medical expenses.

We believe that nothing is impossible for You, and so we trust in Your plan for our friend’s healing. May Your will be done in her life, and may she experience the fullness of Your love and presence.

We pray all of this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Jeremiah 17:14 ESV

Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
    save me, and I shall be saved,
    for you are my praise.

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James 5:14-15 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. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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Prayer for Miracle

Dear Lord,

We come to You today with hearts full of faith and hope, asking for Your help and guidance. We know that with You, all things are possible and that You are a God of miracles.

Even if a miracle does not come in the way we expect or in the timing we desire, we trust that You are always present with us and that You are working all things together for our good.

We come to You with our requests and our needs, trusting that You will hear our prayers and work in our lives in a way that brings You glory. We believe that You have a plan for us, and we ask that You would reveal that plan to us in Your time and in Your way.

We pray for Your strength and Your peace to be with us, and we ask that You would give us the courage and the faith to follow Your will, no matter what may come our way.

We pray for healing and restoration in every area of our lives, and we ask that You would use us to bring Your love and Your light to those around us.

We give You all the praise and all the honor, and we thank You for Your faithfulness and Your goodness, even in the midst of uncertainty or trial.

In Your holy and mighty name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Matthew 19:26 ESV

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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Mark 9:23 ESV

And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”

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John 14:13-14 ESV

Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

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Psalm 62:5 ESV

For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
    for my hope is from him.

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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Prayer for Miracle Healing

Dear God,

We come before You today asking for Your healing and miracle-working power to be at work in the life of (insert person’s name). Lord, we believe that You are a God of healing and that nothing is too difficult for You.

We know that You care deeply for (person’s name) and that You have a plan and purpose for their life. We ask that You would bring physical healing to (their) body, and that You would bring emotional and spiritual healing as well.

We pray that You would give (person’s name) the strength and courage to endure this difficult time, and that You would provide for all of their needs. We pray for Your peace to guard their heart and mind, and for Your hope to fill their soul.

We also lift up to You the doctors and medical professionals who are caring for (person’s name). We ask that You would give them wisdom and skill as they work, and that You would guide their hands and decisions.

Lord, we trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness, even if healing does not come in the way that we desire. We believe that You are able to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine, and that You are sovereign over all things. We place our hope in You and pray that You would work a miracle in (person’s name’s) life, whether that be through physical healing or through the comfort and peace that only You can provide.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 30:2 ESV

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
    and you have healed me.

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James 5:14-15 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. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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3 John 1:2 ESV

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

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