Sickness and Health Concerns
(see also Cancer Diagnosis and Caregivers)
People experiencing health struggles, either their own or a loved ones, are looking for comfort, hope, and peace. Imagine how you would feel in a similar situation, and respond with gentleness and empathy. Pray boldly and in faith.
Possible things to pray for:
- Healing for the body, peace for the mind, comfort for the heart
- Wisdom for medical professionals
- Strength and peace for loved ones
- Provision for medical expenses
- Deeper faith in the midst of the situation
Verses to share:
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.” Psalm 103:2-3 NIV
“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5 NIV
“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” Jeremiah 17:14 NIV
Bible plans:
Encountering God’s Love in Suffering and Sickness - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/1288-encountering-gods-love-in-suffering-sickness
Joseph Prince: Receiving God’s Healing - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/1341-joseph-prince-receiving-gods-healing
Thirty One Days of Healing and Recovery - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/163-thirty-one-days-of-healing-and-recovery
Messages and Series:
Stand (Stand in Faith) - https://www.life.church/media/stand/stand-strong/
Let Us - https://www.life.church/media/let-us/
Overwhelmed - https://www.life.church/media/overwhelmed/
Blog Posts:
When the Struggle is Real - https://finds.life.church/heres-secret-found-struggle-real/
How I’m Winning At Life Despite Chronic Illness - https://finds.life.church/im-winning-life-despite-chronic-illness/
Helpful songs:
Healer by Kari Jobe-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2W88vWt30A
Jesus Saves by Jeremy Camp- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpdYgbMf0L8
God’s Not Dead by Newsboys- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghC3gqNQJPQ