Prayer Tag: Recovery

Prayer for a Healing Friend

Dear Lord,

We come before You today to lift up our dear friend who is in need of healing. We ask that You would touch them with Your healing hand and restore them to full health.

We know that You are the Great Physician and that no illness is too big for You to handle. We trust in Your love and Your power to heal.

We pray that You would give our friend the strength and courage they need to endure this difficult time, and that You would provide them with the medical help and support they need to make a full recovery.

We ask that You would bring peace and comfort to our friend and to all those who love them. May Your love and grace surround them, and may they feel Your presence with them always.

We pray all of this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 103:2-3 ESV

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,

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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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Matthew 8:16-17 ESV

That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.”

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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 Healing the Sickness

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with hearts full of faith, asking for Your healing hand to be upon our dear brother/sister who is sick. We know that You are the creator of all things and that You have the power to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. We ask that You would pour out Your healing power on their body and that every cell and every organ would be restored to full health.

We pray that You would bring peace and comfort to their mind and spirit, as they navigate this difficult time. May they feel Your presence with them, and may they know that You are holding them in the palm of Your hand.

We thank You for the medical professionals who are working to care for our loved ones, and we ask that You would give them wisdom and skill as they treat this illness. We pray that through their efforts, and through Your healing power, our dear brother/sister will experience a full and complete recovery.

But even if their physical healing does not come in this life, we trust in Your loving plan for their lives and we know that You will never leave them or forsake them. Help us to trust in You and to find hope and strength in Your Word.

We pray for provision for all of their needs, both physical and emotional, and we ask that You would give strength and endurance to their loved ones, who are supporting them through this difficult time.

We pray all of this in the powerful and mighty name of Jesus, our 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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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 Before Surgery

Dear God,

As I prepare to undergo surgery, I come to You with a heart full of faith and trust in Your goodness and Your healing power. I ask that You would be with me during this time, and that You would give me the strength and courage I need to face whatever lies ahead.

Please surround me with Your love and Your peace, and help me to feel Your presence with me in the operating room. Please also be with the medical professionals who will be caring for me, and give them wisdom, skill, and compassion as they work.

I pray that the surgery would be successful and that my recovery would be swift and complete. Above all, I pray that Your will would be done in my life, and that Your name would be glorified through everything that happens.

Thank You for Your constant care and Your faithfulness. I trust in You and give You all the praise and honor.

In Jesus’ name I pray, 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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Psalm 23:1-3 ESV

A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
    He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name’s sake.

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1 Peter 5:7 ESV

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for 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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Short Prayer for Healing and Recovery

Dear Lord,

We lift up to You our friend who is in need of healing and recovery. We ask that You would touch their body with Your healing power, and restore them to full health. We trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and believe that nothing is impossible for You.

We ask that You would also bring peace and comfort to their mind and spirit during this difficult time. We pray that You would be glorified in their healing, and that they would see You as their loving and faithful Healer.

In Jesus’ name we pray, 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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Exodus 15:26 ESV

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.”

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Prayer for Surgery

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today with a heart full of faith and trust in Your healing power. As I face this surgery, I ask for Your guidance and protection for the medical team as they work. Please give them skill, knowledge, and wisdom as they care for me.

I pray for a successful surgery and for a quick and full recovery. Please watch over me and give me the strength and courage to face any challenges that may come my way. I place my trust in You, knowing that You are sovereign and in control of all things.

I pray that during this time, I may experience Your peace and presence. Please use this surgery as an opportunity to strengthen my faith and trust in You. I pray that Your healing hand would be upon me, and that I would be restored to full health.

I pray all of these things in the mighty name of Jesus. 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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Jeremiah 32:27 ESV

“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?

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1 John 5:14-15 ESV

And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

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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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James 1:6-7 ESV

But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;

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Prayer Before Surgery

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a grateful heart, asking for Your protection and guidance as I undergo this surgery. I trust in Your loving care and ask that You would be with me every step of the way.

I ask for Your healing hand to be upon me, and for Your wisdom to guide the hands of the medical team. I pray that the surgery would be successful and that my recovery would be swift.

I know that You are the Great Physician and that nothing is too difficult for You. I trust in Your power and Your goodness, and I know that You are always with me.

I thank You for Your love and Your grace, and I ask that You would fill me with Your peace and Your joy as I go through this surgery.

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.

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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.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter