A lot of times, when someone is sick, you want to help them but don’t know what to do. The best thing you can do for a sick person is to pray for them.
Prayer is a gift that everyone possesses in some way, shape, or form. Even if you don’t think you are religious, praying for someone who needs it can be very healing.
So if you have a friend who’s not feeling well and you’re looking for ways to help them out, this article will show you how to pray for someone who is sick.
Here are some ways to pray when someone close to you is sick
Pray for their healing
“Most gracious heavenly father. We lift up (insert the sick person’s name) to you asking that you heal him/her in body, mind, and spirit. I ask that you remove this illness from his/her life and restore wholeness.
Guide the medical professionals who are treating the sick person and help them know what steps to take.
I ask that you comfort (insert the sick person’s name) during this time. Help him/her see that he/she is not alone, that you are there with him/her always holding his/her hand through this experience.
And when he/she is ready, help him/her open their heart to your love and forgiveness.
Let your will be done through your Son, Jesus Christ.” Amen”
Pray for strength for the sick person
“Almighty God, we pray that you would bless (insert the sick person’s name) with physical and emotional strength at this time.
Help him/her see that she/he is not alone and that you are there with him/her holding his/her hand through this experience.
We ask that you guide the medical professionals treating (insert the sick person’s name) and that you give them wisdom and clarity in their treatment.
We ask for your peace to fill (insert the sick person’s name) at this time, and comfort him/her so that he/she knows he/she is safe in your loving embrace. We ask these things through Christ our Lord. Amen”
Pray for the sick person to feel the love of God and know that they are not alone in their struggle
“Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you today asking for a special blessing on (insert the sick person’s name).
I ask that this blessing would allow them to feel your love for them and that you are there with him/her right now, filling his/her heart with joy.
Please comfort (insert the sick person’s name) during this time of turmoil. Help him/her see he/she is not alone in this struggle and that you are there holding him/her in your loving arms.
Allow this family to feel your presence with him/her, keeping their hearts strong no matter what happens. And when he/she is ready, may he/she open their heart to your grace and love.
I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”
Pray that the sick person will accept God’s forgiveness for any wrongs they have done
“Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you today asking for a special blessing on (insert the sick person’s name).
I ask that you would give him/her the strength to see his/her wrongs and mistakes and be able to accept your forgiveness for him/her.
I ask that you would fill (insert the sick person’s name) with your peace during this time of turmoil, giving him/her the strength he/she needs to go through this experience.
Please comfort (insert the sick person’s name) and let him/her know he/she is not alone in this experience.
Help his/her family to feel your love and grace during this time, strengthening them and giving them peace knowing you are there with (insert the sick person’s name).
I ask these things through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has taught us to pray. Amen”
Pray that the sick person may find strength in their faith
“Heavenly Father, in your Son’s name, Jesus Christ, we pray for (insert the sick person’s name), who is in the hospital today.
We love you and trust in your care of him/her. We bring before you his/her faith in you, his/her concern for others, and the many years of life she/he has spent with your people. You are gracious and merciful, slow to anger, rich in love.
This is a time when only your miracles can help us. Comfort (insert the sick person’s name). Reveal to us the power of your healing, and grant (him/her) a complete recovery.
We pray for all who will be involved in his/her care, including doctors and nurses.
In your loving kindness heal every illness, every injury, every weakness of body or spirit that caused this sickness.
May our brother/sister in Christ be filled with your joy and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Pray for the sick person to be surrounded by the love of their family and friends
Heavenly Father, in your Son’s name, Jesus Christ, we come before you today asking a special blessing on (insert the sick person’s name).
We ask that you would comfort him/her during this time of struggle and show him/her your tender mercies.
Please be with the medical professionals and staff as they care for (him/her). Heal him/her and bring him/her back to health and strength.
We ask that (he/she) will be able to look back on this time and reflect upon the many blessings you have bestowed upon him/her.
May our hearts, as his/her friends and family members, rejoice in the knowledge of your love.
Draw us close to you and help us better understand how to exercise greater faith in your Son, as we walk with (him/her) through this struggle. In the name of your Son Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Pray for the sick person to feel God’s presence with him/her
“Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for all those who are sick and suffering. You know each person so well, Lord, and you care about them more than we ever could.
Please shower your peace upon them and support them in their suffering.
May they draw strength from knowing you are with them every step of the way. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who healed so many people during his earthly ministry. Amen!”
Pray for the sick person to find inner strength and peace
“Heavenly Father, in your Son’s name, Jesus Christ, we pray for (insert the sick person’s name), who is in the hospital today.
We love you and trust in your care of him/her. We bring before you his/her pain, anxiety, and fears. Show him/her that you are the Almighty God of infinite love and mercy.
Allow these trials to help him/her grow in grace, give them comfort and support from your Holy Spirit, and bring completeness to their souls through this experience. Heal his/her body of illness if it is your will.
We also pray for the doctors and nurses who are caring for (sick person’s name). May their skills and knowledge be increased, and may they work together in heal.
May your Holy Spirit be with them at all times.
May they have the strength, courage and wisdom to do what is right for each patient. We pray this prayer in Jesus name, Amen.
Pray for the sick person to grow in faith and trust
“Heavenly Father, thank you for (insert the sick person’s name) who is suffering today.
Thank you that we are able to come before you with this request because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We pray that this will be a time of purifying for them, that they will grow in faith and trust in you. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.”
