I or someone I love is sick
Illness is hard on the body and the heart. God is near to the suffering, and he invites you to pray and to receive care from others.
What God's word says
3The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed, and restore him from his bed of illness.
14Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
4Surely he has borne our sickness and carried our suffering; yet we considered him plagued, struck by God, and afflicted. 5But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.
9He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
26My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), public domain.
A prayer you can pray
Lord, I bring you this illness. Please heal, and give strength, comfort and wisdom to everyone caring. Whatever happens, hold us close and do not let us be alone. Amen.
A next step
Add this to your prayer list, and ask someone to pray with you. Let others help with meals, rides and company.
Something else on your mind?
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US) or call 911. More help.