In times of physical, emotional, or spiritual pain, turning to the Bible for guidance and healing can bring tremendous peace. God’s Word provides many verses that encourage us, remind us of His power, and give us hope for restoration. Whether you are seeking healing for yourself or someone you love, the following 40 healing scriptures are powerful tools to help you pray and trust in God’s healing promises.
What is the Strongest Prayer for Healing?
The strongest prayer for healing is one that is rooted in faith, spoken from the heart, and in alignment with God’s will. While many prayers can be effective, the following example is often regarded as a powerful and effective prayer for healing:
- Heavenly Father, I come before you today with faith in your promise that you are a healer. Your Word says that by the stripes of Jesus, we are healed. I believe in your power and authority to heal any illness, disease, or affliction. I ask that you restore me (or name the person you are praying for) to full health, according to your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
This prayer aligns with key scriptures that speak to God’s ability to heal. Praying in faith and acknowledging that God’s will is supreme are important components of a powerful healing prayer.
How to Declare Healing?
Declaring healing is an act of faith. It involves speaking God’s promises over your life or the lives of those you care for, believing that what you speak in faith will manifest according to His will. To declare healing:
- Speak Scriptures Aloud – Use healing scriptures to proclaim God’s Word. When you speak the Word aloud, you are reinforcing your belief in God’s ability to heal.
- Believe and Trust – Have faith that God can and will heal. Doubt weakens the declaration, so your trust in His Word is key.
- Thank God in Advance – Gratitude is a powerful act of faith. When you thank God for healing, even before you see it come to pass, you show your confidence in His promises.
Declare healing:
- In the name of Jesus, I declare that by His stripes, I am healed. No weapon formed against my health shall prosper. I believe and trust in the Lord’s power to restore my body completely. Amen.
40 Healing Scriptures
Below is a list of 40 healing scriptures from the Bible that offer comfort, strength, and encouragement for those seeking healing. These verses can be prayed, declared or simply used to meditate on God’s healing promises.
- Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) – “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds, we are healed.”
- Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV) – “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”
- Psalm 107:20 (NIV) – “He sent out His word and healed them; He rescued them from the grave.”
- Exodus 15:26 (NIV) – “I am the Lord who heals you.”
- James 5:15 (NIV) – “And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”
- Matthew 8:17 (NIV) – “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.”
- Psalm 30:2 (NIV) – “Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
- 1 Peter 2:24 (NIV) – “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed.”
- Proverbs 17:22 (NIV) – “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
- Proverbs 4:20-22 (NIV) – “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”
- Psalm 147:3 (NIV) – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
- Mark 5:34 (NIV) – “He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
- Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV) – “Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.”
- Malachi 4:2 (NIV) – “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays.”
- Psalm 103:3 (NIV) – “He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
- 3 John 1:2 (NIV) – “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
- Isaiah 57:18-19 (NIV) – “I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips.”
- Matthew 9:35 (NIV) – “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.”
- Mark 10:52 (NIV) – “Go, said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.”
- Matthew 14:14 (NIV) – “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.”
- Luke 6:19 (NIV) – “And the people all tried to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.”
- Mark 9:23 (NIV) – “If you can?’ said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.”
- Matthew 10:8 (NIV) – “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.”
- Acts 9:34 (NIV) – “‘Aeneas,’ Peter said to him, ‘Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat.’”
- Matthew 11:5 (NIV) – “The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.”
- Mark 1:34 (NIV) – “And Jesus healed many who had various diseases.”
- Isaiah 58:8 (NIV) – “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear.”
- Matthew 15:30 (NIV) – “Great crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet; and He healed them.”
- Luke 8:50 (NIV) – “Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.’”
- 2 Kings 20:5 (NIV) – “This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.”
- Matthew 12:15 (NIV) – “Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed Him, and He healed all who were ill.”
- Luke 4:40 (NIV) – “At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.”
- Isaiah 38:16 (NIV) – “You restored me to health and let me live.”
- Psalm 41:3 (NIV) – “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
- Luke 9:11 (NIV) – “He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.”
- Isaiah 19:22 (NIV) – “The Lord will strike Egypt with a plague; He will strike them and heal them. They will turn to the Lord, and He will respond to their pleas and heal them.”
- Deuteronomy 7:15 (NIV) – “The Lord will keep you free from every disease.”
- Matthew 4:24 (NIV) – “News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and He healed them.”
- Luke 13:12 (NIV) – “When Jesus saw her, He called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.”
- Matthew 8:13 (NIV) – “Then Jesus said to the centurion, Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.’ And his servant was healed at that moment.”
Conclusion
These 40 healing scriptures remind us of God’s boundless love and His healing powers. Whether facing a physical ailment, emotional hurt, or spiritual need, God offers healing through His Word. By praying with faith and declaring His promises over your life, you can experience the healing power of God in profound ways.
