A Prayer for Healing for a Long Time Illness

Your Daily Prayer

Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 19 May 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Some of us will get long-term illnesses and others will not, but we will all face illness and suffering of some sort. It is helpful to remember that though God allows our fallen world to continue, He is not the author of anything evil. Rather, He is the Author of everything good. We can trust that He will carry us through all our earthly days. - Vivian Bricker

In today’s episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker offers an honest and heartfelt reflection on walking with God through the ongoing struggles of long-term illness. Sharing from her personal journey with Crohn’s disease and other health challenges, Vivian reminds us that even in suffering, God’s presence is a source of daily strength, hope, and healing.

Topics covered:

Chronic illness and daily faith
Finding God’s strength in weakness
Recognizing unexpected blessings
Living with hope in suffering
God’s comfort for the sick

Scripture References

Psalm 41:3

“The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
👉 Read Psalm 41:3 on BibleStudyTools.com

Psalm 23:1–6 (Referenced)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me...”
👉 Read Psalm 23 on BibleStudyTools.com

Prayer Summary

This prayer is a heartfelt cry for healing and strength while enduring chronic illness. It asks God for comfort during painful days and praises Him for His constant presence, even when physical healing hasn’t come. It encourages us to trust in His goodness despite our suffering.

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2:20.6	A prayer for healing for a long-time illness, written by Vivian Bricker, read by Rochelle Alberti.
2:27.3	The Lord sustains them on their sick bed and restores them from their bed of illness.
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