Read the Bible through:
The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
Medical studies report prayer can change the course of a patient's illness. These findings should not surprise Christians. "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much" James 5:16).
It's easy to forget that prayer is a vital ministry to sick people. So often, believers are not sure how to help. Our helplessness may compel us to withdraw from people who are in need of ministry. Nevertheless, we can strive to be faithful in prayer. Those in need of prayer may be too weak or disheartened to pray for themselves. They rely on fellow believers to intercede for them.
When we are uncertain how to help, let us recite this prayer;
God make my life a little staff,
Whereon the weak may rest,
That so what health and strength I have,
May serve my neighbors best.
God, prick my heart to pray for those who are sick.
