A Prayer for Healing for a Long Time Illness

May 19, 2025
00:00 06:34
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Some of us will get long-term illnesses and others will not, but we will all face illness and suffering of some sort. It is helpful to remember that though God allows our fallen world to continue, He is not the author of anything evil. Rather, He is the Author of everything good. We can trust that He will carry us through all our earthly days. - Vivian Bricker

In today’s episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker offers an honest and heartfelt reflection on walking with God through the ongoing struggles of long-term illness. Sharing from her personal journey with Crohn’s disease and other health challenges, Vivian reminds us that even in suffering, God’s presence is a source of daily strength, hope, and healing.

Topics covered:

  • Chronic illness and daily faith

  • Finding God’s strength in weakness

  • Recognizing unexpected blessings

  • Living with hope in suffering

  • God’s comfort for the sick


Scripture References

Psalm 41:3

“The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
👉 Read Psalm 41:3 on BibleStudyTools.com

Psalm 23:1–6 (Referenced)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me...”
👉 Read Psalm 23 on BibleStudyTools.com


Prayer Summary

This prayer is a heartfelt cry for healing and strength while enduring chronic illness. It asks God for comfort during painful days and praises Him for His constant presence, even when physical healing hasn’t come. It encourages us to trust in His goodness despite our suffering.


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Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.
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