Verses For The Sick And Healing
When someone we love is sick or in need of healing, turning to the Bible for comfort and guidance can provide solace and reassurance. The following verses offer encouragement, hope, and strength during times of illness and recovery.
1. James 5:14-15 – “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”
2. Psalm 41:3 – “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
3. Jeremiah 17:14 – “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”
4. Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
5. Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
In times of sickness and distress, these verses can serve as a reminder of God’s presence and promise of healing. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual healing that is needed, these verses offer comfort and hope for those in need. Trust in the Lord’s power to heal and restore, and find peace in His promises of love and care.