Prayer is a powerful force that asks for and welcomes God's help. God is present to aid us in the healing process – to support us in our time of crisis, or need. Prayer helps us overcome fear and anxiety as we seek understanding, forgiveness and love.

These prayers come from various faiths and represent spiritual resources for healing and hope.

Christian Prayer for Healing

My God and Helper – I turn to You in my time of trouble and prayer for strength You are the Healer of the sick and hear by prayer. Give me the courage to bear the painful; Give me the faith to rely on Your Presence and Give me the confidence to work so that I might aid in my healing. Bless the efforts of my physician; Give those who help to heal the wisdom of the ages. Bless the skills of all who are seeking to restore me to health and bless their efforts. Help me, My God, for the sake of my loved ones and bring me nearer to the day when I shall be able to give thanks to You in the midst of those who are dear to me, for all your living kindness. Give me patience, give me understanding and give me hope. May I complete my years in happiness and well being. Amen

Jewish Prayer on Behalf of the Sick

May God who blessed those who came before us in history and in life, heal (name) who is ill. May the Hole One, have mercy upon him/her. Strengthen him/her; O Lord, reduce the pain and bind the wounds. Give skill to those who need healing. And Speedily restore him/her to perfect health, both spiritual and physical. Amen

Muslim Prayer of Consolidation and Patience

God! There is no God but he, the Living The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on Earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as he permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to his creatures as) before or after or behind them. Nor shall they compass Aught of his knowledge except as he willith His throne doth extend over the heavens and the Earth, and he feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for He is the most high, the Supreme (in glory)
The Holy Koran, Chapter II: Verse 255

Hindu Prayer for the Healing of Body, Mind and Spirit

May the Supreme Lord of the Universe nourish the body that I may have only auspicious words, that I may see only good things, that I may see the divinity in all things and everywhere experience the many forms of the One Supreme God; that all people on Earth may be blessed.