Heavenly Father,
We come before you with heavy hearts, knowing that there are many among us who are suffering and in pain. We lift up those who are hurting, both physically and emotionally, and we ask for your healing and comfort to be upon them.
Your Word reminds us in Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” We trust in your promise, Lord, that you are near to those who are in pain, and we ask that you would draw near to them now.
We also remember the words of James 5:13: “Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” Father, we bring our prayers to you on behalf of those who are in trouble, asking for your mercy and grace to sustain them in their time of need.
In Matthew 11:28, your Son, Jesus, said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Lord, we pray that those who are in pain would find rest and solace in your loving arms. May they come to you, finding strength and peace in their hour of distress.
We are reminded in Romans 12:12 to “rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Father, help us to be steadfast in our prayers for those in pain, knowing that you are the source of hope and that you can bring relief and healing in your perfect timing.
We also remember the promise from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” May we, as a community of faith, extend your comfort and love to those who are hurting.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.