We live in a world where illness is a part of our lives. Worldwide, sickness and death significantly impact millions of people’s daily lives. We wonder how a loving God can allow such things to happen, and we worry about the future. Will we and our loved ones be safe?
At times like these, we turn to God for comfort and ask for his mercy. Here are prayers for healing and protection during illness.
A Christian Response to Illness
As a Christian, how worried should you be about the sicknesses?
While we are concerned about our safety and that of our loved ones, our response should be practical, prayerful, and proclaiming Christ’s peace.
- Practical. Do what is necessary to protect yourself and loved ones, such as talking to your doctor and increasing prevention activities like washing your hands more often.
- Prayerful. We turn to God for healing and hope. God is ultimately in control of the situation. Use the prayers below or others to come to God’s throne with your prayer requests. There’s no such thing as too much prayer in this or any situation in life.
- Proclaim peace. Set an example to those around you. God gives us peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). During this time, we have an incredibly important opportunity to share with the world that God is our true source of peace.
A Prayer for Protection During an Outbreak
Lord, we admit that we are afraid. The spread of the illness is happening rapidly. We don’t know what will happen next or how we will be impacted. We want to cling to control or somehow prepare more thoroughly and fiercely, yet we know that You ultimately control our lives.
God, we praise You during this storm of life and worship You as King and ruler.
We pray for healing for those who are sick. Help them recover fully.
We pray for those who have lost loved ones to death. Bring comfort as only You can provide.
We pray for protection. We come to your throne of grace, asking you to stop this illness’s spread. We ask that our family, loved ones, and communities be protected and not become sick.
We pray for medical providers. Give them wisdom to know the best course of action to take.
We pray for those in roles of service. Give them the strength to complete their tasks.
We pray for leaders, government officials, and those in authority that they would have the knowledge and desire to make decisions in the best interests of the people they serve.
We pray that those in the media will give us the information we need without creating fear or panic.
Lord God, you control everything, and we place our lives in Your hands.
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we pray,
Amen.
A Prayer for Healing and Protection During Illness
God, you are the great Physician and the Ultimate Healer.
During this time of sickness, we now boldly ask for healing. Only you can bring the recovery. Jesus, just as you performed healing miracles during your time on earth, we ask that you heal those afflicted. Bring wellness and wholeness to their bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits.
We pray for those who care for the sick. Give doctors and treatment providers wisdom. We pray for patience and endurance for those who care for the ill or have ongoing health conditions.
We pray for those who are in pain. Provide relief because of your great mercy. Bring times of respite from pain and give them the ability to sleep.
God, give peace to all who are sick and their loved ones. Set us free from anxiety as we rest in You, the God of all comfort. Allow us to find peace in knowing ultimate healing will come, if not during this lifetime, then during eternal life with you.
Be merciful to us, Lord.
Amen.
A Simple Prayer for a Sick Child
Jesus, You called the little children to come to you. We know that you love children.
Father, you are a loving protector.
Holy Spirit, you breathe life into every living thing.
We pray for this child who is sick. Bring healing. Bring comfort.
We boldly pray for complete healing.
Yet we ultimately place this child into Your hands, knowing that Your good and perfect will is what will be done.
Amen.
God controls our lives regardless of our fears or concerns about outbreaks and illnesses. We don’t have to respond with worry or panic because the God of the universe cares for us and is our great Healer.
Use these prayers to ask for God’s help and blessing during this outbreak and all times of sickness.
How do you respond to fear about illness? Share about it in the comments below.
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Frankly, my husband and I are scared. We hear about people with underlying health concerns dying from this. I have diabetes and my husband has asthma. Please pray for us.
Dear Becky, My prayers are with you and your husband, God is with both of you. Let’s pray together and for each other, I am also frightened. My husband has severe chronic asthma and I have been in treatment for 26 years for severe depression and anxiety. Prayer is our best protection against illness and against the fear that works to overcome our spirit.
Dear Heavenly Father, I humbly ask you to protect Becky and her husband from this dangerous, seemingly uncontainable virus. Surround them in the protective light of Your embrace and comfort their fears. Protect them from every evil, Father, in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I pray. -Amen
Wishing you and your dear husband, health and peace in the days ahead,
Judy