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A prayer for someone in the hospital
When someone you love is in the hospital, it can be hard to know what to pray. These prayers can be prayed at the bedside, in the waiting room or from far away.
The prayers on this page were written for Lamp & Flame; you're welcome to pray, copy and share them. Bible verses are quoted from the King James Version.
A prayer for someone in the hospital
Lord, I lift up [Name] to You. Be close to them in this hospital room. Ease their pain, calm their fears and bring healing to their body. Give them rest tonight and hope tomorrow. Surround them with Your peace and with people who care. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer for the doctors and nurses
Father, guide every doctor, nurse and specialist caring for [Name]. Give them wisdom, skill and compassion, clear test results and right decisions. Strengthen them through long shifts. Amen.
A prayer for the family waiting
God of comfort, be with the family in the waiting room. Hold their worry, give them strength for each hour and good news when it comes. Help them care for each other well. Amen.
A short prayer to send by text
Praying for you today. May God give you strength, rest and healing, and His peace that passes all understanding.
Scripture to pray with
“The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
“And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”