Have you ever felt like the weight of the world was on your shoulders? Like you couldn’t go another step without something breaking?
That’s where I was. I was at my breaking point, and I knew it. I had been struggling with a lot of stressors in my life—money issues, family problems, health problems—and I could feel myself getting sicker and sicker every day. It was like my body was trying to tell me something: “You’re not okay! You need to take care of yourself.” But how do you listen when everything around you is telling you otherwise?
I didn’t know what to do, so I did what any millennial does when they get overwhelmed: I turned to Google. And then, just like that, there it was: an article about prayer for healing.
I don’t remember exactly what the article said (I think it might have been written in Italian), but it basically said that if we pray for someone who is sick or hurting, their body will heal faster than it would if we didn’t pray for them at all. It also said that God can help us deal with our own stresses and struggles by giving us strength and peace of mind—and that if we let Him be
Let’s get right to it, shall we? I’m [name], and I’m a Roman Catholic priest. That means that when people come to me with their problems, one of the first things I do is pray—and not just any kind of prayer. I ask them to pray with me. Sometimes it’s a matter of just getting them in the habit of saying “Lord have mercy” instead of cursing or being sarcastic, and sometimes it’s just a matter of getting them to trust in God enough to ask him for help.
It’s important to remember that when you’re asking God for something, you’re not just talking to yourself; you’re talking to him. He hears your prayers no matter what they are or how repetitive or weird they may seem (I mean… he knows everything). But if you’re going to ask for something specific from him—like healing—you should probably know what that means before you start praying about it. Let’s find out together!
It’s hard to go through life without a few bumps and bruises. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with an illness or had a loved one pass away, or maybe you’re just tired of being tired. Whatever your situation, we can all use some extra healing sometimes.
We’ve compiled a list of prayers that have helped people through tough times in the past, and we hope they’ll do the same for you today. Look out for what prayer is for healing, and how to pray for my healing.
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Italian Prayer For Healing
God’s mercy is infinite. It never ends, it never grows tired. Saint Faustina has written that the greatest sinners are the most loved by God because it was for them that He died on the cross. So we should have no fear in asking for His mercy. The Good Lord will not hold back His graces from us if we ask for them with confidence and trust. We need to turn to Him, to ask for his help and protection, every day in our lives but especially when we are suffering through difficulties or illness ourselves or when those we love are sick.
Santo Dio,
Santo Dio,
In the name of God, the Father and Son and Holy Spirit.
You are holy! You are mighty! You are able to do all things for we have no power in ourselves but only through you, Santo Dio.
You heal our bodies and break down every sickness within us so that we may be free from all pain; heal me now in this moment so that I may live a life free from illness, pain or death; protect me from evil amulets and spells that would cause harm to my body so that I might live long into your kingdom. Strengthen my body now with your healing power so that I may serve others as an instrument of your glory on earth as well as an example for them to follow into their lives too. Grant me strength today because without it I cannot do what needs to be done here on Earth so let this prayer bring forth his healing power unto those who need it most right now.”
Santissima Trinità,
The Trinity is the Holy Trinity. The word “Trinity” comes from the Latin trinitas, which means three-in-one. It refers to God as one in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The doctrine of the Trinity centers on Jesus Christ (God made flesh) who is one with the Father and shares in His glory while remaining separate from Him; they are equal but distinct persons.
Padre, Figlio e Santo Spirito,
The Trinity is a doctrine of God’s nature as a single divine being, existing in three distinct and coequal persons. The most popular Trinitarian prayer is the “Our Father,” which begins with “Our Father, who art in heaven.” This can be translated as “Pater noster,” or “our father.”
You will also hear this prayer referenced throughout your time in Italy; it’s used to ask God for his protection, guidance and help during times of trouble. The next part of this prayer is known as the Jesus Prayer: “Eternal Father, I offer you my heart and my soul…” It could be argued that this part is less about asking for things and more about offering yourself fully up to God as an act of surrendering your life into His hands—and what better way to do that than with all three parts of the Trinity?
Ti offro il corpo e il sangue,
You can also pray this prayer on behalf of a loved one who has passed away. For example, if you want to pray for your mother or father, you should say “Ti offro il corpo e il sangue di nostra Signora Maria Vergine,” which means “I offer You the body and blood of Our Lady.”
You can also say this prayer in order to offer atonement for sins. In a sense, it’s cathartic, because you’re offering yourself up as a living sacrifice in place of someone who is dead or who has sinned against God and needs forgiveness.
This prayer reminds us that we are all part of God’s creation; we all have bodies made up of flesh and blood like Christ did when he was born into the world more than 2,000 years ago!
l’anima e la divinità
Your soul can be healed if it is aligned with the divinity in you.
In your prayers, address your departed loved ones as souls, not bodies. This will give them a more spiritual feeling and avoid any confusion that might arise when you pray for their physical health or disease. When you say “soul,” imagine their spirit floating up to heaven, wrapped in golden light and bathed in a warm glow of love from God. Also make sure to thank them for the good they have done in life—even if it wasn’t much—and ask God to forgive any wrongs they may have committed while living on Earth.
dei nostri cari defunti,
Dear God,
We pray for our dear departed, who you have taken from us. We pray that they may be in your loving care and live with you forever.
We know that your love is unconditional and that nothing can separate us from it. Even though we miss them, we will never stop loving them or caring about them. We know that they are still part of our family because they were once a part of us, even though now they are in heaven with you and can see how much we miss them on earth.
in espiazione dei loro peccati.
This prayer is for the deceased. It is a prayer for those who have passed away and who have been taken by God’s hand. The second part of this prayer asks for their souls to be released from purgatory and sent directly to heaven, where they will live in eternal bliss with God forever.
This prayer asks that the body and blood, soul and divinity of our dear deceased be offered up in expiation for their sins—to forgive whatever wrongs might be due to them.
A prayer for the deceased.
Prayers for the deceased are used to help them pass into the Afterlife and to heal those who are grieving. There are many different prayers that can be prayed at different times and in different places, but they all share the same goal: to help families and friends of someone who has died find comfort after their passing.
Prayers for healing are also used when someone is ill or injured, although they differ from prayers for the deceased because they focus on physical healing rather than spiritual healing that occurs in death. Prayers can be said by anyone who wants to offer comfort during difficult times; however, praying with others helps alleviate stress by showing solidarity with other people who share similar beliefs about life after death or health care issues facing your community today!
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I beg you all to pray with me for a moment, in order that through his great mercy he may come to help these souls who need our prayers.
What Prayer Is For Healing
Wow, God, you really understand me. Because of you, I exist. You are aware of the exact quantity of hairs on my head, and you can read my mind and know what I will say even before I think it. You’ve instructed us to come to you for everything we need to survive. It is you, Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals, who has the final say in how long I will live and serve you on Earth.
As your child, I pray to you today, hoping to receive your guidance and comfort as I seek your divine healing. So much of life I don’t get. But I know that just one word from you, just one touch, can heal me completely. I beg you to take away my guilt, wash away my sin, and restore my right standing with you.
Even when I seek your face earnestly, Lord, I don’t always know what your will is. Having nothing of value to offer in exchange for my health, I will make no promises, bargains, or deals with you. I just want to tell you what’s on my mind and in my heart: I want to spend as much of my life as possible loving you here, loving other people, and wanting to become more like you. I don’t care how you go about it as long as you get the job done. Provide doctors with discernment if they are to be used in the healing process. All of the healing you do is miraculous, no matter how you do it. You are so deserving of this compliment.
I have no doubt that you can mend hurts and wounds. You proved it here on Earth, and you continue to perform miracles of healing even now. When I feel my faith waning, you reassure me that it is sufficient, and my love for you remains unwavering. And I know that you already have my whole life and my heart in your hands. What you decide to do is up to you. To the extent that my health is restored as a result of your intervention, I pray that you will receive the glory due to you. Yes, I’d like that very much.
If you say no, or not right now, I’ll be okay with that too because I have faith in your grace. I want your will to become mine. I can’t wait to spend forever with you. But Lord, if you have yet more work for me to do on this planet, I not only need but desire a complete, in-depth cleansing and strengthening—a complete, in-heart renewal of all that I am besides my physical health. Because you own a part of me. Allow this test to transform my faith from a “what if” to a “no matter what” stance. And I will always give you the praise and thanks you deserve. By the power of God, Amen. – Rebecca B. Jordan Barlow
Secondly, a Healing Prayer
In your mercy, Father God, please restore the health of many of your children. For various reasons, including healing from past hurts and random physical pains I’ve been allowing to disrupt my days, I need spiritual healing. To You I lift my hands, asking for healing so that I may be whole and serve others in a way that gives You the glory You deserve. What a blessing it is to be completely whole again, free from any impediment to worshipping You. Exhibit your healing power so that others may be healed and restored to full health. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen!
How To Pray For My Healing
God the Father wants us to be healthy and whole, so we can go to him for healing. He desires our total well-being, not just our spiritual and mental faculties, but also our physical health. Keep in mind that the Bible’s overarching goal is to return us to the original state of the Garden of Eden, where neither Adam nor Eve had to deal with bursitis, spinal problems, or a crick in the neck. So then, every instance of disease is an opening for God to show himself to be greater than any other force in the universe.
The problem arises when we try to predict exactly when God will reveal his majesty. How much will we be healed, exactly? But in the book I’m discussing, we start by not forgetting that God is ultimately in control of health and illness. Even though he didn’t make it, he’s still the boss. So, I assure you in the book that recovery is possible. What is the time frame for your recovery? Yes, please! Will your wounds start to heal slowly? This occurs frequently. Still, in the end, we’ll all be made whole, and it’s not an excuse to say that our healing awaits us on the other side of death. That’s the best medicine of all.
But we know without a doubt that recovery is possible. If he heals you gradually, it’s because he’s using your illness as a sermon on character development or for his own glory. One of the men at our church, you see, has had a problem with his muscles for a very long time. But he really sets a good example. We’ve all had encounters with people whose resilience in the face of hardship has served as an inspiration to us. It may become a part of their testimony that God is still healing them despite this. Then, in the end, we’ll all be healthy again.
So, it’s crucial to share our physical pain with God during prayer. In fact, it is. And to listen for God’s words of consolation and guidance in that area of our lives.
Listed below are a few of our most beloved healing prayers, which we hope you find helpful. We can pray to God for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing for ourselves, our loved ones, and our friends.
Twenty Blessings to Heal Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
Peruse this compilation of healing prayers and petition God for compassion, strength, and calm on behalf of those who are ill. Keep this page bookmarked or jot down the prayer if it speaks to you so that you can refer to it again at a later time.
A Quick Healing Prayer for Good Friends
Thank you, Lord, for the miracles you continue to perform in this day and age, and for the healing and restoration that are promised in your Word. The time has come for me to enforce those guarantees against my friend. Faith and prayer can do great things, and I’m asking you to do that for my friend right now. Infuse my friend with your unfathomable calm and power, and give her the conviction to know that anything is possible with your help. Keep Satan’s lies and discouragement from her, and allow her miraculous healing to begin. Amen.
A Healing Prayer for Loved Ones Who Are Ill
Praise be to you, Lord Jesus, that you have compassion on [healer’s name]. I know how much you despise what this illness is doing to them/me. I implore you to cure this illness, to show compassion, and to end all suffering.
In Psalm 107:19–20, you promise that when we cry out to you, the Eternal One, you will give the order, heal us, and save us from certain death. I have read about miraculous healings in the Bible, and I have faith that this is how you still perform healings today. Because the Bible says you can raise the dead from their graves, I have faith that you can heal me of whatever ails me.
In addition, my time spent here on Earth has taught me that not everyone finds peace and health. Keep my heart tender toward you, teach me your plan, and make me eager for heaven if this happens on earth.
God, I praise you that you own [insert name of sick person here] and that you have power over our every breath and our final exhale. Amen.
A Healing Prayer for Mental Illness
Lord, it’s as if the ground beneath me has given way, and I’ve been thrown headfirst into a bottomless abyss. I submit myself totally to you. I need you so badly, I feel hopeless and scared. Lord, I beg you to rescue me from this pit and lead me to safety. Mary Southerland, in the name of Jesus, Amen
In the Interest of Good Health
God, the only one who can truly heal, you are the only one. Calm and the only true peace in the universe can be found in You. Please bless us all with an acute awareness of your presence and unwavering trust in you. Lord Jesus Christ, teach us to put our faith in your wisdom and providence, to trust that you will restore our health, strength, and peace when the time is right, and to do so even in the midst of suffering. Amen.