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Day 6: Pray for Health and Healing

Read It: 1 Chronicles 29:20, 28A

20 Then David said to all the assembly, “Now bless the LORD your God.” And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed low and did homage to the LORD and to the king.

28 Then he [David] died in a ripe old age, full of days, riches and honor;

Meditate On it:

1. What was King David’s perspective on life and health?

2. How did he entreat others to worship God?

3. Read Psalm 30:1-5. This was David’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple—how did he request for healing?

1 I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up,
And have not let my enemies rejoice over me.
2 O LORD my God,
I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
3 O LORD, You have brought up my soul from Sheol;
You have kept me alive, that I would not go down to the pit.
4 Sing praise to the LORD, you His godly ones,
And give thanks to His holy name.
5 For his anger is but for a moment,
and his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.

Apply It:

King David’s prayer exemplifies his pursuit of worshipping God alone. Whether in adversity or peace, sickness or good health, turmoil or tranquility, David lived his life through God and for God. As we live for the Lord, He can sustain and heal our bodies, fortify our minds, guard our hearts, and grant us a life well-lived for His glory.

1. How can I worship God despite life's challenges (illness, weakness, emotional struggles, or other trials)?

2. I will take time to pray for those who are currently sick and need healing and salvation. By faith, I will pray for _______ (mention each person by name and set a schedule; for example, every Monday morning starting this week, for the next 6 months).

3. What do I need to start practicing today in order to be able to finish well one day?

Please set Simple, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, Timebound (SMART) commitments. Example: “I will pray daily, sleep 7-8 hours, eat healthy food, and cultivate healthy relationships with my loved ones by spending time with them every Saturday.”

Pray About It:

Let us confess our unworthiness before the Lord for the times that we have relied on our own resources and understanding rather than running to God first and foremost for our healing and wholeness.

Emotional & Mental Healing:

• Let us confess the times we let our worries consume us, the times we have relied on our own resources and understanding for our healing and well-being rather than running to God.
• Take the time to cast your burdens unto the Lord: any discouragement, anxiety, shortcomings, or fear that get in the way of our relationship with God.
• You likely know one or more persons undergoing emotional stress or mental health challenges. Pray for each of them by name, for the Lord’s supernatural healing upon them, and for salvation if they do not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Physical Healing:

• As we pray for healing – whether for ourselves or others – let us trust that God heals in His time and in His way. Instead of demanding or dictating how the Lord should heal us or our loved ones, let us remember to pray with child-like faith—believing that God is the same Healer yesterday, today, and forevermore.
• Ask the Lord for a personal breakthrough in your health and well-being. Pray for a heart that seeks God’s Kingdom above all. Let the Holy Spirit guide your lifestyle so that you will faithfully do your part to take care of your body, which is His temple.
• Pray for good health from the Lord as we do our part in eating properly, sleeping adequately, exercising regularly, and practicing soul care daily (spiritual disciplines, meditation, silence & solitude before the Lord, and more).

Relational Healing:

• Pray for our relationships that we will love the unlovable and be Christ-like to those who mistreat us or think ill of us.
• Ask God for a humble heart to acknowledge the times that we have been the enemy (antagonistic, insulting, abrasive, etc.) to someone and to always seek an opportunity to make amends and restore the relationship
• Pray in faith for God to grant us victory in such areas as:
  • Relational conflict in the family, at work/school, among friends, or Dgroup/churchmates
  • Unforgiveness
  • Bitterness over past hurts
  • Desire for vengeance
  • Pride, defensiveness, rationalizing sin
  • Being abusive or hurtful towards others
  • Attacks of the enemy, demonic influence
• Ask the Lord for a relational breakthrough in seeking God’s forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration over that conflict or hurt; let the Holy Spirit provide a spiritual revival for you with renewed strength and zeal to follow Him faithfully.

Godly Legacy:

• To live our lives for the glory of God and to leave a godly legacy for future generations.
• Make disciples who will make disciples in our spheres of influence, especially in our families.
• For the Lord to enable us to be who He wants us to be and to do what He wants us to do.
• To hear from Jesus when we enter heaven: “‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter the joy of your master.’ (Matthew 25:21)