Prayers and Promises for Healing E-Book

Joan Hunter

• Herausgeber: BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Serie: Prayers & Promises
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 144

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2016

Beschreibung

God's Word is alive and active and our divine weapon against the enemy and the evil in this world. The Bible tells us that Jesus came that we might have life and have it to the full. But sin and sickness plague our world and afflict those God loves. Prayers and Promises for Healing is your guide for inspirational healing promises, intimate prayers, and powerful declarations based on God's holy Word. Divided into alphabetical healing themes, this resource is an encouraging gift to anyone going through difficulties in health and well-being, providing needed strength and faith in the truth of God's Word and in the might of Christ Jesus. 

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PrayersANDPromisesFORHealing

Copyright © 2016 Joan Hunter

ISBN-13: 978-1-4245-5176-7 (hard cover)

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IMPORTANT: This book is a resource for encouragement, hope, and prayer because we believe that Jesus Christ has paid the price for our healing. The author and publisher do not claim to treat or diagnose any disease or illness and are not responsible for anyone’s healing. The information in this book is not a substitute for professional advice or medical treatment.

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Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, USA. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quotations marked ESV are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright © 2000; 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible, © Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked MSG are from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. Scripture marked KJV is taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Scripture quotations marked TLB are taken from The Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NLV are taken from the New Life Version, Copyright © 1969 by Christian Literature International. Scripture quotations marked NRSV are taken from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NCV are taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NET are taken NET Bible® copyright ©1996–2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked CEB are taken from the Common English Bible, Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible.

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Contents

Abuse

Addiction

Anger

Assurance

Belief

Children

Comfort

Confidence

Courage

Deliverance

Depression

Disability

Discouragement

Faith

Family

Fear

Finances

Forgiveness

Freedom

Grief

Guidance

Happiness

Health

Hope

Identity

Justice

Life

Loneliness

Love

Mental Illness

Nourishment

Praise

Prayer

Provision

Purity

Purpose

Reconciliation

Relationships

Refreshment

Restoration

Safety

Serious Illness

Sexuality

Sickness

Strength

Stress

Thankfulness

Victory

Wholeness

Wisdom

Worry

Healing Resources

INTRODUCTION

I’ve had the privilege of being involved in the ministry of healing for over forty-five years. During that time I’ve observed that many problems that manifest in the soul or body have a spiritual root. When we consider the root of any condition, then we can address that area specifically and not just treat the symptom with medicine and hope it goes away. I encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, and I also encourage you to use this book’s prayers and promises as you seek the miracle you need right now.

This book is arranged by topics that describe a condition you do not want to have (addiction, fear, sickness) or something you do want to have (freedom, hope, wisdom). Each contains a short introduction to provide insight about that topic, related Scriptures from God’s Word, and a prayer of faith to declare. Your words are powerful! Use them to bless, strengthen your faith, and start a conversation with God that goes much deeper than what is contained in these pages.

It’s my hope and prayer that this resource helps you to stand on the promises of God for your own life and on behalf of those you love. May this book be a great encouragement to you in your quest for the healing that God has provided in Jesus Christ. You can be healed, set free, and made completely whole—body, mind, and spirit!

Joan Hunter

Abuse

As society has rejected moral foundations, people have become increasingly callous in stealing, gossiping, lying, and hurting others. Selfishness and entitlement have driven human behavior to new levels of violence. Sexual, physical, emotional, and mental abuse abound in our culture.

Unfortunately, some have responded to their sufferings by adopting the identity of a victim. They have become accustomed to receiving attention, care, and money because of their pain, disabilities, and troubles, and they don’t want to give it all up in order to be healed.

No matter how devastating the abuse experienced, in order to be whole we must earnestly seek the Great Physician without clinging to the identity of being a victim. Jesus who was crucified for us is also the one who will heal us.

He was broken for your healing. His blood was poured out for your cleansing from all pain and suffering. He is able to make you completely whole and remove the wounds and scars of the past. God loves you and He will care for you.

PROMISES

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

PSALM 34:18 ESV

LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless.

Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.

You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed,

so mere people can no longer terrify them.

PSALM 10:17–18 NLT

The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help.

He rescues them from all their troubles.

PSALM 34:17 NLT

But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted;

you consider their grief and take it in hand.

The victims commit themselves to you;

you are the helper of the fatherless.

PSALM 10:14 NIV

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:16 ESV

But You, O LORD, are a shield about me,

My glory, and the One who lifts my head.

PSALM 3:3 NASB

PRAYER

Jesus, I know you hear my cries. Take me to a safe place where I can be free from the abuse I have experienced. I refuse every lie I have believed about myself and the abuse of my past. Holy Spirit, guide me into all truth.

Father, I forgive those who have hurt me and ask you to make things right. Heal the painful memories and make me whole.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for loving me. Come and heal all my wounds and release me from every sorrow. I trust you to take all my pain and replace it with your joy. Take my brokenness and make me whole. Heal my heart and release me from all the abuse I have suffered, and fill me with your peace.

God, you are a shield all around me. You are renewing my inner self each day, and you will rescue me from all my troubles. I declare that I am not a victim. I am a victor and overcomer in Jesus’ name! Amen.

Addiction

Being controlled by anything or anyone other than God can be destructive to our body, soul, and spirit. Addictive behaviors can form in any number of ways, but what is most important to understand is that they come from the enemy. Satan offers us an enticing open door to fall into evil and miss God’s purpose for our lives. Since Satan was kicked out of heaven, his vendetta against God is to destroy what God loves, namely, His children.

Being hooked or seriously controlled by anything or anyone other than God distorts our free will and choices. Our addictions only separate us from God.

The word addiction is often attached to drugs or alcohol, but people can also be addicted to pornography, cigarettes, food, television, shopping, and much more. If you are stuck in the midst of addiction, don’t be discouraged because you can be free from your addictive behavior.

God’s deliverance is the only way to bring total healing and freedom from the control of evil spirits tied to these addictions. If you are addicted to something that is not good for you, know and trust that Jesus Christ can set you free to experience peace and freedom in Him.

PROMISES

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 NIV

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 NLT

So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.

JOHN 8:36 NLT

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8 ESV

PRAYER

Father, I want to be free from every form of addiction and control in my life. I want every desire to be toward you and the good things you have for me.

I confess to you my addiction to ___. Change my desires. I don’t want to be bound any more. Forgive me for rebelling against you and your will for my life, and free me from every addictive behavior that has kept me enslaved to its will. I want nothing to blur a clear path to you, God.

For parts of me that have been damaged by my addictions, I ask that you would replace them now with new parts from heaven. Make me whole and wholly yours. If I need peace, I will come to you. If I need safety, I will come to you.

I praise you, Father, for your saving grace and mercy. You are faithful and will not allow me to be tempted beyond what I can handle with your help. I set my mind on all that is good and will look for your way of escape whenever I am tempted. I am a new creation in Christ. The old is gone; a new life has begun, in Jesus’ name, amen.

Anger

A challenge we all face is learning how to relate to people and events that don’t meet our expectations. When our expectations are not met, many of us respond in anger. Unchecked anger can cause a person to react in unhealthy ways. Decisions made or actions taken while angry usually lead to greater problems and more frustration in the future.

Everyone has to learn to put these matters in God’s hands and allow Him to bring about a good result in His own time. Releasing the disappointment to God allows you to maintain a clear head and protects you and others from making foolish decisions.

The Bible has much to say about anger—not only about anger itself, but also about how we are not to respond in anger. Some anger is righteous, but other anger is unhealthy and unholy. God wants us to see things from His perspective and respond with His heart. Instead of anger, let’s ask God to give us patience and kindness.

When life doesn’t go as planned, instead of getting angry, see these as opportunities for God break through in your situation and to transform you and strengthen you, causing you to grow in faith, exhibit the character of Christ more fully, and see God break through on your behalf.

PROMISES

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

JAMES 1:19–20 NIV

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,

but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

PROVERBS 14:29 ESV

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

ROMANS 12:21 ESV

A fool vents all his feelings,

But a wise man holds them back.

PROVERBS 29:11 NKJV

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

EPHESIANS 4:26–27 NIV

Sensible people control their temper;

they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.

PROVERBS 19:11 NLT

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

ROMANS 12:19 NKJV

PRAYER

Father God, I give you all my disappointments and things that did not go my way. Heal my heart and make it whole. I repent for my angry reactions to people and events that did not meet my expectations. I lay down all my unmet expectations of ___ to you and I ask you to love people through me regardless of their actions or words.

Fill me with your love and remove all selfish ambition and self-centeredness from me. I leave all the things that trouble me in your hands, and I refuse to give into anger.

Lord, I give you my anger and trust you to make things right. I will not vent all my feelings and will be a person who is slow to anger. Even when I am angry, I will not sin, but will overcome all evil with good, in Jesus’ name, amen!

Assurance

God is our Father and He does not change. The Bible tells us that God can do all things, and it also tells us that He is incapable of lying. This means that the Lord is always faithful and true. Whatever He says, He will perform and bring it about in His time.

Every word He speaks to you can be trusted—100 percent of the time. He is invincible, unstoppable, and utterly relentless. He is your eternal rock and exceedingly great reward. He will finish what He has started in your life.

We will experience circumstances in life where we will doubt, and we will seem to lose faith. But in that place—in the midst of hopelessness and the lack of assurance—God reassures us of His nature, of His great love for us, and of His provision on our behalf.

Place your hand in His and hang on today. Place your family, your work, and your life at His feet and watch what He will do. Be assured, for placing your faith in God is the best decision you will ever make.

PROMISES

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.

2 PETER 1:3–4 ESV

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

HEBREWS 13:8 NASB

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

EPHESIANS 3:20–21 NIV

I have set the LORD always before me;

because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad,

and my whole being rejoices;

my flesh also dwells secure.

For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,

or let your holy one see corruption.

You make known to me the path of life;

in your presence there is fullness of joy;

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

PSALM 16:8–11 ESV

Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence.

1 JOHN 3:21 NLT

PRAYER

Father God, thank you for your many promises to me and for your reassurance in the midst of my doubt and unbelief. I thank you that your promises to me are true and they cannot fail. Your thoughts toward me are too numerous to count, and they are always kind. Because you are always the same, I trust that I will find all I need in you, Jesus. Your words are my daily bread and I am fully assured in you.