SCRIPTURES
When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty, I put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O
my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your
diseases. Psalm 103:1-3
Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, "Courage, my daughter! Your faith has made
you well." At that very moment the woman became well. Matthew 9:22
More than that we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not
disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit
which has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5
Even though he was God's Son, he learned through his suffering to be obedient.
Hebrews 5:8
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare
his own Son but gave him up for us all, will he not also give us all things with him?
Romans 8:31-32
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs
to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not
driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
II Corinthians 4:7-9
I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in
your inner selves, and I pray that Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith. I
pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love. Ephesians 3:16-17
Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always
asking him with a thankful heart. And God's peace, which is far beyond human
understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
PRAYERS
Heavenly Father, being in the hospital is a new and strange experience for _____. Even
here may your loving presence be constantly shown. Help _____ to realize that he is
among friends. Give him the inner peace and quietness which comes from You. Help him
to give his future into your hands, knowing that You have promised to give Yourself to us;
through the presence of the Living Christ. Amen.
God, our Father, as _____ faces surgery, deepen her trust in You. Help her to believe
that your power and love are sufficient for her needs. Strengthen her and give her inner
peace. Bless the surgeon in his work and help to be aware of your healing power; through
Christ, the healing Savior. Amen.
O God, You are always aware of your children's needs. Help _____ to more clearly
understand that you are her Father. Take from her any spirit of uneasiness and anxiety.
Help her to put her trust in You. Strengthen her faith. Help her to realize that greater than
all the forces that would pull her down is your love to lift her up; through Jesus Christ, the
Savior. Amen.
O God, who shared on the cross our suffering and weakness, help us to share your victory
and strength. Help _____ to learn the lessons that his illness may teach. Grant that his
suffering may not add bitterness to his life but understanding and strength. Through the
power of our risen Lord who suffered for the sin of the world. Amen.
O God, You are the source of all blessings. We thank You for your healing power. You are
the giver of all good gifts. We are grateful for your grace in the life of _____. As his health
is restored, we praise You for your many blessings; in the name of the healing Christ.
Amen.
You have presented to _____ and _____ a lovely child. Grant to these parents the grace
to believe that with this gift are also given the strength and wisdom to faithfully carry out
their responsibilities. Accept our thanksgiving for this beautiful gift. We--her parents and
her church family--dedicate ourselves to bringing her up as your child. In the name of Him
who called the children unto Himself. Amen.
By your power, great God, our Lord Jesus healed the sick and gave new hope to hopeless
people. Though we cannot command or possess your power, we pray for _____ who
wants to be healed. Close wounds, cure sickness, make this broken body whole again, so
that _____ may live to rejoice in your love. Help us to welcome every healing as a sign
that, though death is against us, You are for us, and have promised renewed and risen life
in Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
