Prayers for healing can feel like a last resort, but praying should be our first response to friends and family needing help. In a world seeking solace and recovery, the power of prayer becomes a steadfast companion, offering comfort to weary souls and healing to ailing bodies.We can also look to Bible verses about healing for encouragement and hope in God's mercy to help the suffering.Use this collection of healing prayers to ask God for His mercy and grace on the sick.Simple Prayers for HealingPrayer for Trust in God: O God, the source of all health: So fill my heart with faith in your love, that with calm expectancy I may make room for your grace to heal me, and gracefully accept your healing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Prayer in Pain: Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering, you blessed earthly pain and gave us the example of obedience to your Father’s will: Be near me in my time of weakness and pain; sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may not fail; heal me according to your will; and help me always to believe that what happens to me here is of little account if you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. AmenPrayer for Healing: Heavenly Father, I come before you with a heart burdened by illness. You are the great healer, and I place my trust in your loving hands. Grant me strength to endure this trial and courage to face each day. Pour out your healing grace upon my body, mind, and spirit. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, fill my heart. In the midst of my weakness, be my strength. I surrender myself to your care, trusting that your love will sustain me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.Prayers for the SickHealing Prayer: Dear Lord, I come before you with a heavy heart, asking for your healing touch upon [name]. You are the ultimate healer, and I trust in your power to restore health. May your grace surround [name] and bring comfort and healing to their body, mind, and spirit. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.Comfort and Strength Prayer: Heavenly Father, in times of sickness, we seek your comfort and strength. Be with [name] in their time of need. Provide them with your peace that surpasses all understanding. Grant them strength, courage, and hope to face the challenges ahead. Let them feel your loving presence. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.Prayer for Peace: Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Prince of Peace. I lift up [name] to you, asking for your peace to fill their heart and mind. Ease their pain and grant them tranquility in the midst of illness. Let your love surround them and bring a sense of calm. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.Prayer for the Caregivers: Gracious Father, bless and strengthen those who care for [name]. Grant them patience, compassion, and endurance as they support their loved one. Provide wisdom to the medical professionals involved and guide their decisions. May your love be evident in the care [name] receives. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.Discover more prayers for healing in our comprehensive collection below:Photo credit: ©GettyImages/KatarzynaBialasiewicz