Being a Baby Boomer, I have had my share of depressing news about people in my life getting seriously ill, or worse, not beating death.
Not everyone is as lucky as my paternal grandpa who lived until 103 years old. These days, people are prone to suffering from one kind of illness or another. It's not fun for anyone who has been used to an active lifestyle!
Here are a couple of prayers I found that aid in the healing of those we love (http://www.prayers-for-special-help.com/Prayers-for-Healing.html). Cheers to the power of prayers!
To Heal a Friend
Think, o God, of our friend who is ill,whom we now commend to Your compassionate regard.Comfort him upon his sickbed, and ease his suffering.We beg for deliverance, and submit that no healing is too hard for the Lord, if it be His will.
We therefore pray if it please You, that You bless our friend with Your loving care, renew his strength, and heal what ails him in Your loving name. Thank You, Lord.
Prayers for Healing a Loved One
All our times are in Thy hand. All diseases come at Thy call, and go at Thy bidding. Thou redeemest our life from destruction, and crownest us with loving kindness and tender mercies. We bless Thee, that Thou hast heard prayer, and commanded deliverances for our friend and Thy servant, who has been under Thine afflicting hand. He (or she) was brought low, but Thou hast helped him (her). May he (she) not only live, but declare the works of the Lord!
As Thou hast delivered his eyes from tears, his feet from falling, and his soul from death, may he daily inquire: What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me, and resolve to offer unto Thee the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and to call upon the name of the Lord. May we ever remember that recovery is only a reprieve and that some day we will go to our rest in the Lord. May we therefore secure the righteous path and live with eternity ever in our view.
