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Prayer Points for Healing

When you or someone you love is unwell, it helps to have specific things to pray. These prayer points are areas to bring honestly to God — He is able to heal, and we are invited to ask boldly, while trusting His wisdom and timing rather than treating prayer as a guarantee.

A word before you start

Pray for healing with real hope — God still heals, and Scripture invites us to ask. At the same time, hold the outcome with open hands: healing may be quick, slow, partial, or come fully only in eternity. Unanswered prayer is not a sign of too little faith, and illness is never God's punishment. Pray honestly, lament freely, and keep trusting His goodness either way. (None of this replaces medical care — keep working with your doctors.)

For the body

For healing of the specific illness, injury, or pain.
For relief from symptoms and for restful, restoring sleep.
For strength to endure treatment and its side effects.
For wisdom and skill for the doctors, nurses, and carers.

For the heart and mind

For peace in the place of fear and uncertainty.
For hope that does not depend on the next test result.
Against discouragement, isolation, and despair.
For the person's sense of worth and dignity through it all.

For those around them

For the family and carers who are exhausted and worried.
For practical help and support to come through real people.
For grace to face whatever comes, held by God.

Helpful resources

A short guide you can save or print(coming soon)
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