10 Powerful Prayers for Healing and Change

Powerful Prayers

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Life isn't always happiness and joy - there are times when you a prayer for healing and change. Prayer is more than just the words you read off of a page or that utter during a time of need. Establishing a well-balanced relationship with your Lord and Savior means you are taking time and communicating. Prayer is one of the most powerful ways you can establish a meaningful relationship with the Lord.

When you’re experiencing a difficult the one person you know will always be on your side, no matter what, is the Lord. It’s important to feel comfortable with the Him and ask for the comfort you need with a prayer for healing. It’s important to remember that you’re not burdening the Lord with your request – He appreciates your willingness to come before Him and is ready and willing to provide you with guidance. While the path may not be what you anticipated or perhaps the answer is not in plain sight, always remember that He has a plan.

Here are 10 prayers that actually will change your conversation with God. Pray with these powerful healing prayers right now and take not on how your life is impacted.

Pray for Self Care

Dear God,

Lift me up for Your blessings today. I pray that you will anoint me with strength and self-care. I pray that you will grace me with patience and wisdom. I pray that You will encourage me throughout the day to take the correct steps to walk proudly and behave well.

~Amen

Oftentimes amidst the hustle and bustle of our everyday life, we forget about an essential person – ourselves! If you are not healthy, the rest of your life will decline. It’s important to remember to practice self-care – not just once in a while, but every day. Take the time to take a break, prayer for healing that you may need or relax by taking a well-deserved nap. Self-care may seem arbitrary, but that is because of the misconceptions interpreted by society.

Mighty Prayers

Dear God,

I’m quirky I know. I don’t always do things in a traditional way. But I know what’s right. I know how to stand my ground for what I believe to be true. Still, I need Your help dear God. You planted the seed. You nourish me. Shelter me now from the elements that stand in my way. Help me grow.

~Amen

Not all healing is based within brokenness. Sometimes, we need a prayer for healing because we have not reached out potential and in some cases we are the ones standing in front of ourselves. Take time to identify ways you could grow as an individual. Take time to seek out avenues for self-development. Ask the Lord for guidance through your journey and trust that he will be alongside. When you feel stuck, turn to God through prayer and he will bring forth the elements you need to make your goals and aspirations come true.

Powerful Prayers for Others

Merciful God,

I offer prayers for those who are wanting. Those with broken hearts and broken lives. Bless them with healing. Change their circumstances. Cause peace and prosperity to come to them in abundance. I, who have plenty, pray that I may share the richness of my soul, even as I share my resources.

~Amen

Have you ever attended a small group at your church? Are you part of a prayer circle for your church? Prayer is beautiful – especially when you’re holding others in prayer for healing. While it’s incredibly easy to get caught up with our own problems and concerns, we should take time every day to seek out friends and family and pray. Maybe it’s a friend who is going through a divorce, a loved one that received a scary medical diagnosis or our child worried they’ll be ridiculed at school – the answer is prayer. Share the power of healing with prayers.

Serenity Prayer

Lord,

I thank You for being with me through thick and thin, in the best of times and in the most challenging times. You are my rock, my fortress, my everything. With You, I discover complete serenity. You never forsake me. You were with me at the start, and You will be with me at the end. Until then, we carry on knowing the difference between achievable goals and futile efforts.

~Amen

Do you know what serenity means? Serenity is defined as the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. When is the last time you used the words calm, peaceful and untroubled to describe your life? It’s probably been a long time, huh? Friend, don’t worry. A prayer for healing is one that embodies serenity and pledges your allegiance to the Lord. While you still may be searching for things in life, reciting a prayer that embodies serenity and wholeness is the first step towards a healing.

Prayer of Gratitude for Life-Changing Friendship

Lord,

I am loved by my friends, and I thank You for their devotion that flows through You. Having friendships is a blessing. Being appreciated is a wonder. Being liked for who I am is a joy.

~Amen

How often do we take the time to acknowledge our beloved friends? Without these amazing people in our life, we’d be lost. Sometimes a healing prayer is an act of remembering what we are blessed with. Do you have a special friendship that is all the difference in your life? Pray for that friend because our love for them often gets lost in translation. Prayer is beautiful because it’s a gift and it doesn’t cost a single thing. Not only are the words genuine and authentic, but they’re intentional. It’s important to recognize the many ways we are blessed with intentional acts – healing prayers is one of those acts.

Respecting Me

Dear Lord,

Thank You for giving me the richest gift of all: You taught me to respect myself. I have the ability to say “no” to the toxic people in my life. I am able to surround myself with only those who share authentic love through word and deed. I can grow to my full potential.

~Amen

No is a powerful word. When we’re young, we’re taught to be respectful and a lot of times the word no is not associated with being respectful. Let’s face it, no has a bad reputation. However, no is not a toxic word. When we’re healing from a difficult circumstance, the word no can be our saving grace. Learn how to heal by practicing life with the word no. Don’t be afraid of hurting the feelings of others and remember the power of respect. Saying no can lead to growth and help you achieve things that you didn’t deem as possible.

Prayer for Healing

Lord,

Please walk beside me through this day. Clear the heavy air with the lightness of Your Presence. Guide my hands and steady my heart that I may give comfort when I cannot give hope, that I may give relief when I do not have a cure, and that I may radiate Your healing peace when the limits of science, time, and the human body overwhelm us all.

~Amen

Science is not always the answer that our mind, body and soul need. We yearn for answers to the things we don’t understand, but sometimes the only answer is a healing prayer. When we pray we ask the Lord for comfort, salvation, hope, relief from troublesome times, light for the future, and the calmness to accept the unanswerable. When praying to the Lord, remember that answers are not always apparent and sometimes we have to be patient in order to fully receive healing.

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