Prayer for the Sick
On this page you’ll find a collection of prayers for the sick. Read them out loud or in silence.
How to pray for the sick?
Prayers for the sick can provide comfort and support to those who are suffering from illness or injury, and can help us hold onto hope that they will get well. Whether we are praying for ourselves or someone we love, the power of asking God can help us find the strength and resilience we need to face difficult times. In these prayers for the sick, we ask for guidance on how to support our loved ones, the courage to face whatever comes our way, and the blessings of healing and recovery.
We will print and place your prayer request on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Christ’ body was laid down after being removed from the crucifix and prepared for burial.
Prayer for the Sick
Dear God,
We come to you today with heavy hearts, as we lift up [name] in prayer. We ask that you would bring healing and restoration to their body, mind, and spirit.
We pray that you would grant them strength and courage as they face this difficult time. May they find comfort in your loving presence, and may they trust in your sovereign plan for their life.
We also pray for their caregivers, that they would be granted wisdom, patience, and compassion as they provide care and support.
We pray that, through this trial, [name] would come to know you more deeply and experience your love in a profound way.
In your precious name we pray, Amen.
Short Prayers for the Sick
Here are five short prayers that you can use for a sick person:
- Heavenly Father, I pray that you would bring healing and restoration to [name]’s body, mind, and spirit. Please grant them strength and courage as they face this difficult time.
- Dear God, I ask that you would give [name] peace and comfort as they go through this challenging time. May they trust in your love and care for them.
- Lord, please watch over [name] and grant them your healing touch. May they feel your presence with them, bringing them strength and hope.
- Heavenly Father, we lift up [name] in prayer and ask that you would work in their body to bring about complete healing. May they experience your loving care and grace during this time.
- Dear God, please be with [name] as they face this illness. May they feel your presence and peace, and may they know that you are always with them, even in the darkest of times.
Catholic Prayers for the Sick
Here are three Catholic prayers for the sick:
- The Anima Christi (Soul of Christ) is a prayer that asks for healing and protection:
Soul of Christ, be my sanctification; Body of Christ, be my salvation; Blood of Christ, fill all my veins; Water from the side of Christ, wash out my stains; Passion of Christ, my comfort be; O good Jesus, listen to me; In thy wounds I fain would hide; Ne’er to be parted from thy side; Guard me, should the foe assail me; Call me when my life shall fail me; Bid me come to thee above, With thy saints to sing thy love, World without end. Amen. - The Memorare is a prayer asking for Mary’s intercession for the sick person:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. - The Prayer for Healing is a simple prayer asking for God’s healing touch:
Heavenly Father, I pray for your healing touch on [name]’s body. Please restore them to full health and strength, and give them the grace to endure this difficult time. May they feel your presence and peace, and know that you are always with them. Amen.
Praying for a Sick Person
- Father Lord, as You are the One, and we, Your servants, we pray Oh God above to heal and support “Name”. Destroy any sickness that is, was, and will ever be in his/her body In Jesus Name. We pray that thereafter, You rejuvenate his/her mind, body, and soul, that he/she may be granted the strength to function in all areas of his/her life. “Name” shall stand before You Oh Lord, and he/she will pray and raise his or her voice in thanks to You. We glorify Your mighty deeds Oh Lord, and In Jesus Name, Amen.
- We pray for all those who suffer with sickness and disease. We ask God to heal them and grant them strength to endure their suffering. May He give them peace and comfort as they wait for His healing touch. Amen.
Prayer for Healing the Sick
Here are two prayers for healing the sick:
- Dear God, we lift up [name] in prayer and ask for your healing touch. Please restore their strength and vitality, and give them the courage to face this challenge. May they find comfort in your loving presence and trust in your plan for their life. We also pray for their caregivers, that they would be granted wisdom and compassion as they provide support and care. In your precious name we pray, Amen.”
- Heavenly Father, we come to you today with heavy hearts as we lift up [name] in prayer. We ask that you would bring healing and restoration to their body, mind, and spirit. Please grant them strength and courage as they face this difficult time, and may they find comfort in your loving presence. We pray for their caregivers as well, that they would be granted wisdom and patience as they provide care and support. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
Prayer the Heal the Body
Heavenly Lord, we need Your divine intervention in our lives. We need You to empower our bodies with Your holy presence, and Your arms envelop our minds to soothe this pain.
We shall not buckle under the strain and when it’s a new day, our healed body will be a representation of Your power. Thank You, Your holiness for such attention to our lives, and In Christ’s name, Amen.
Effective Prayer for the Sick
Father in Heaven, we pray to You today, with our heart heavy with concern for “Name”. He/she is sick and we want no reason for it to escalate. Hence we pray that You attack the sickness at its roots, and cleanse, with Your holy blood, all manner of remains in “Name’s” body.
On his/her two feet will he/she stand for the rest of his/her life, and never again will he/she be harmed by any sickness in any form.
We thank You for cutting away the ailment and also for the protection You now offer. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for a Sick Friend
Here are four prayers to heal a sick friend:
- Dear God, please bring healing to my dear friend [name] who is feeling unwell. Please restore their strength and vitality, and give them the courage to face this challenge. May they find comfort in your loving presence and trust in your plan for their life.
- Heavenly Father, we lift up our dear friend [name] in prayer and ask for your healing touch. Please give them the strength and courage to face this difficult time, and may they feel your peace and presence with them. We pray for their caregivers as well, that they would be granted wisdom and compassion as they provide support and care.
- Lord, we come before you today with heavy hearts as we pray for our friend [name] who is sick. Please bring healing and restoration to their body, mind, and spirit. May they find comfort in your loving arms and trust in your sovereign plan. We also pray for their caregivers, that they would be granted the strength and wisdom they need to provide care and support. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Almighty Father, “Name” is sick and I’m of the belief that if I was in his/her position, he/she will be beside me and watching over. He/she has been part of Your faithful and we believe this is just a test of faith. Like so, I pray that You watch over him/her and grant a speedy recovery. Not one more moment, Oh Lord, will he/she use further in this state, where he/she can’t rejoice in Your name. I thank You for the answered prayer, and In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
Prayers for the Sick and Dying
Here are two prayers for the sick and dying:
- Dear God, we come to you today with heavy hearts as we lift up [name] in prayer. We ask that you would bring healing and restoration to their body, mind, and spirit, and grant them the strength and courage they need to face this difficult time. We also pray for their caregivers, that they would be granted wisdom and compassion as they provide support and care. Please bring peace and comfort to [name] as they near the end of their earthly journey, and may they trust in your loving presence and your sovereign plan for their life. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
- Heavenly Father, we ask for your mercy and grace for [name] as they face the challenges of illness and the end of life. Please bring healing and restoration to their body, mind, and spirit, and grant them the strength and courage they need to face this difficult time. We also pray for their caregivers, that they would be granted wisdom and compassion as they provide support and care. May [name] feel your loving presence with them, and may they trust in your plan for their life. In your precious name we pray, Amen.
Prayer for the Sick Child
Father, today, we have a special prayer to submit to You. We pray for Your son/daughter today in regard to his/her sickness, and also because of our fear. Lord, we want You to perform a miracle like You did for.
This is our little one, and his/her presence in our lives is Your gift to us. So, God above, we pray that he/she becomes a living miracle of Your eternal promise to us. We also pray that You safeguard Your child and walk with him/her through every experience in life. Thank You for the grace to pray, the answered prayers, and the ever-present protection, Amen
More Prayers: Prayers for a Sick Child
Prayer Quotes for the Sick
“Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love” – Saint Teresa of Avila
“I know that in life there will be sickness, devastation, disappointments, heartache – it’s a given. What’s not a given is the way you choose to get through it all. If you look hard enough, you can always find the bright side” – Rashida Jones
“God is the only divine being that takes time to be a doctor as well”- Isaac J.
“We are the spirit children of a Heavenly Father. He loved us and He taught us before we were born into this world. He told us that He wished to give us all that He had. To qualify for that gift we had to receive mortal bodies and be tested. Because of those mortal bodies, we would face pain, sickness, and death” – Henry B. Eyring (it’s all a test)
Bible Verses for the Sick
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” – Isaiah 41:10
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD” – Jeremiah 30:17
“You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back” – Isaiah 38:16-17
“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security” – Jeremiah 33:6
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well” – 3 John 1:2
