“Prayer for Physical Healing”
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August 13, 2021
“Prayer for Physical Healing”
Blessings folk!
Nothing “of God” and “by God” is by happenstance.
Bear with me today.
This is long.
Take the time to read.
Take the time to implement.
Several years ago I went to a meeting to visit with our friend Jack Deere.
He was the speaker.
I met someone there - Sylvia Gunter.
She is an amazing servant of the Most High God.
We had an interesting extended conversation.
I purchased several of her books.
I recommend them all.
The following excerpt is “Prayer for Physical Healing”.
I was taken today by the “happenstance” in my life.
I am working through Matthew on the daily podcast - in chapter 21 now.
She mentions chapter 21
I am blogging on Psalm 107.
She mentions Psalm 107.
Perhaps the Lord is saying something.
So, take the time to read.
Even more-so, take the time to pray.
I have done so for two particular situations.
One a nearby close friend named David.
The other a distant man who has taught me much in recent years through his writings/recording, Mike.
Insert the name of those on your heart…
Now, from Sylvia…
Prayer For Physical Healing
"My house will be called a house of prayer…"
The blind and the lame came to him at the temple,
And he healed them.—Matthew 21:13-14
About a third of the gospel stories about Jesus while He walked on earth were about physical healing. Is He not the same, yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8)? Theologically, we say we believe that Jesus can heal. Where is the breakdown between the theoretical concept that He can and the positive boldness to ask Him, "Jesus, heal me now—today." How have we missed these two verses from Matthew 21 laid side by side? His house is a house of prayer, and the blind and lame are healed. Is it possible that we have not because we ask not?
Hebrews 4:12 is often quoted about the power of the Word of God. It is living and active, quick and powerful. The words active and powerful are the Greek words energes meaning energy, but it was used almost exclusively in classical Greek of that day as a medical term referring to successful medical treatment. Is Hebrews 4:12 saying, "The Word of God is effective medicine?"
The psalmist said, "[God] sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions" (Ps. 107:20).
His word is forever settled in heaven (Ps. 119:89).
In calling on the Healer to heal, however, we must always ask with a surrendered heart that His answer might be "No, because I have other purposes that you do not know, to get greater glory for Myself another way. Further along, you'll understand why." Always relinquish your will to His. In His Presence Can we not plead the promises of God the same today as yesterday? As God leads you, will you boldly bring physical needs to the throne of His grace?
Pray this way: Dear Father,
We hear Jesus say, "Come," as we get out of the boat of the present medical "facts" as we've been told them and walk on the water of faith toward the Healer for ________'s complete healing.
On the basis of Your covenant name and character as healer:
God, in Your word You demonstrated Your character as Healer. You revealed Yourself as Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals (Exo. 15:26). We praise You as the One who heals all our diseases (Ps. 103:3). The gospels continually demonstrate the healing power of Jesus, and You have not changed (Heb. 13:8). Dr. God, will you be ______'s attending physician?
On the basis of Your ownership:
________ belongs to You. You made ________ and bought ________ at the price of the death of Your Son on the cross. You call ________'s physical body the temple of Your Holy Spirit. We trust You to take care of what is Yours.
On the basis of Your covenant mercy:
________ lives at Your pleasure and under Your grace, and You delight to show mercy (Titus 3:5). Your Word says, "There is no god like You, keeping Your covenant and showing mercy toYour servants who walk before You with all their hearts" (1 Kings 8:23 NKJ). ________ walks before You with a totally surrendered heart. Please, Lord, have mercy.
On the basis that You care individually:
You are touched by the feeling of our infirmities. You saw the multitudes like sheep distressed and in need, and You stopped to personally minister Your healing virtue to one woman who touched the hem of Your garment. Let us with ________ touch the hem of Your garment for complete healing. Because healing is consistent with Your holy, sovereign character:
You are strong and sovereignly able. Your compassion is infinite; Your mercy never ceases. Your faithfulness is steadfast and without question. Your resurrection power is unlimited. Show Yourself strong on ________'s behalf.
Because of Your unchangeable purposes:
Your purposes are unchangeable for ______'s life. Please give ________ every year You have writ-ten in Your book for him/her to fulfill Your purposes in this generation (Ps. 56:8b, 139:16).
Because You are a God of order:
Disease is dis-order in the cell structures of the body. We ask You as Lord of the universe to command every cell in ________'s body to bow to Your word of command and come to order.
Because You have done it before:
You are no respecter of persons. You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You've healed before. Oh, God, please do it again now for ________.
Because You delight to answer prayer:
You are good and give good gifts to Your children (James 1:17). Father, hear our prayers, hear our tears. Receive them as liquid intercession which You store up in Your presence (Ps. 56:8a).
Because You are a mighty Warrior:
Contend with those forces of darkness and death who are contending for ________'s physical life (Isa. 42:13, Ps. 35:1). Give ________ and the family stillness of heart, while You fight for him/her (Exo. 14:14, Ps. 46:10). The battle is the Lord's (1 Sam. 17:47, 2 Chron. 20:15b).
Because You love him/her:
You will never take Your love from ________ (Rom. 8:35,38-39). You delight in him/her (Zeph. 3:17, Ps. 18:19). Your love for us was settled at the cross. Because You are due thanksgiving:
We thank You for the years of life You have given ________. We thank You for giving ________'s family their beloved one. We thank You for the reflections of You that ________ has shown to so many people. We thank You for ……. (add your personal thanks). We know with certainty that all this is for Your glory, so that Your grace will cause thanksgiving to overflow to You (2 Cor. 4:15). As we intercede, many will give thanks on ______'s behalf for the gracious favor granted him/her in answer to our prayers (2 Cor. 1:11).
Because You delight to reveal Your glory:
Jesus prayed, "Father, glorify Your name!" Your voice came from heaven, saying, "I have glorified it and will glorify it again" (John 12:28). So we are asking You to do what glorifies You the most in ________'s body. Father, in Jesus' name, bring glory to Yourself by revealing that You are still a God of miracles. You are compassionate, able, and strong. We are merely clay pots who hold this Treasure; all that counts is Jesus. So, Jesus, we ask for Your resurrection power to do far abundantly beyond what we are able to ask or imagine, according to Your power at work in ________ (Eph. 3:20-21). We know whom we have believed and are convinced that You are able to guard ________ whom we have entrusted to You (2 Tim. 1:12). We thank You for Your covering of Your sweet presence and peace that passes all under-standing for _________ and his/her family. All glory to Your holy name, Amen.
In His Presence
One of the names of God is Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord your healer, but the ways of God are mysterious when it comes to healing. Healing is completely under the sovereignty of God. He has the power to heal; He can heal at His discretion—will He?
The body of Christ divides into two extremes:
Gunter, Sylvia. Prayer Essentials For Living In His Presence, Vol 2 . The Father's Business. Kindle Edition.
“Prayer for Physical Healing”
Blessings folk!
Nothing “of God” and “by God” is by happenstance.
Bear with me today.
This is long.
Take the time to read.
Take the time to implement.
Several years ago I went to a meeting to visit with our friend Jack Deere.
He was the speaker.
I met someone there - Sylvia Gunter.
She is an amazing servant of the Most High God.
We had an interesting extended conversation.
I purchased several of her books.
I recommend them all.
The following excerpt is “Prayer for Physical Healing”.
I was taken today by the “happenstance” in my life.
I am working through Matthew on the daily podcast - in chapter 21 now.
She mentions chapter 21
I am blogging on Psalm 107.
She mentions Psalm 107.
Perhaps the Lord is saying something.
So, take the time to read.
Even more-so, take the time to pray.
I have done so for two particular situations.
One a nearby close friend named David.
The other a distant man who has taught me much in recent years through his writings/recording, Mike.
Insert the name of those on your heart…
Now, from Sylvia…
Prayer For Physical Healing
"My house will be called a house of prayer…"
The blind and the lame came to him at the temple,
And he healed them.—Matthew 21:13-14
About a third of the gospel stories about Jesus while He walked on earth were about physical healing. Is He not the same, yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8)? Theologically, we say we believe that Jesus can heal. Where is the breakdown between the theoretical concept that He can and the positive boldness to ask Him, "Jesus, heal me now—today." How have we missed these two verses from Matthew 21 laid side by side? His house is a house of prayer, and the blind and lame are healed. Is it possible that we have not because we ask not?
Hebrews 4:12 is often quoted about the power of the Word of God. It is living and active, quick and powerful. The words active and powerful are the Greek words energes meaning energy, but it was used almost exclusively in classical Greek of that day as a medical term referring to successful medical treatment. Is Hebrews 4:12 saying, "The Word of God is effective medicine?"
The psalmist said, "[God] sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions" (Ps. 107:20).
His word is forever settled in heaven (Ps. 119:89).
In calling on the Healer to heal, however, we must always ask with a surrendered heart that His answer might be "No, because I have other purposes that you do not know, to get greater glory for Myself another way. Further along, you'll understand why." Always relinquish your will to His. In His Presence Can we not plead the promises of God the same today as yesterday? As God leads you, will you boldly bring physical needs to the throne of His grace?
Pray this way: Dear Father,
We hear Jesus say, "Come," as we get out of the boat of the present medical "facts" as we've been told them and walk on the water of faith toward the Healer for ________'s complete healing.
On the basis of Your covenant name and character as healer:
God, in Your word You demonstrated Your character as Healer. You revealed Yourself as Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals (Exo. 15:26). We praise You as the One who heals all our diseases (Ps. 103:3). The gospels continually demonstrate the healing power of Jesus, and You have not changed (Heb. 13:8). Dr. God, will you be ______'s attending physician?
On the basis of Your ownership:
________ belongs to You. You made ________ and bought ________ at the price of the death of Your Son on the cross. You call ________'s physical body the temple of Your Holy Spirit. We trust You to take care of what is Yours.
On the basis of Your covenant mercy:
________ lives at Your pleasure and under Your grace, and You delight to show mercy (Titus 3:5). Your Word says, "There is no god like You, keeping Your covenant and showing mercy toYour servants who walk before You with all their hearts" (1 Kings 8:23 NKJ). ________ walks before You with a totally surrendered heart. Please, Lord, have mercy.
On the basis that You care individually:
You are touched by the feeling of our infirmities. You saw the multitudes like sheep distressed and in need, and You stopped to personally minister Your healing virtue to one woman who touched the hem of Your garment. Let us with ________ touch the hem of Your garment for complete healing. Because healing is consistent with Your holy, sovereign character:
You are strong and sovereignly able. Your compassion is infinite; Your mercy never ceases. Your faithfulness is steadfast and without question. Your resurrection power is unlimited. Show Yourself strong on ________'s behalf.
Because of Your unchangeable purposes:
Your purposes are unchangeable for ______'s life. Please give ________ every year You have writ-ten in Your book for him/her to fulfill Your purposes in this generation (Ps. 56:8b, 139:16).
Because You are a God of order:
Disease is dis-order in the cell structures of the body. We ask You as Lord of the universe to command every cell in ________'s body to bow to Your word of command and come to order.
Because You have done it before:
You are no respecter of persons. You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You've healed before. Oh, God, please do it again now for ________.
Because You delight to answer prayer:
You are good and give good gifts to Your children (James 1:17). Father, hear our prayers, hear our tears. Receive them as liquid intercession which You store up in Your presence (Ps. 56:8a).
Because You are a mighty Warrior:
Contend with those forces of darkness and death who are contending for ________'s physical life (Isa. 42:13, Ps. 35:1). Give ________ and the family stillness of heart, while You fight for him/her (Exo. 14:14, Ps. 46:10). The battle is the Lord's (1 Sam. 17:47, 2 Chron. 20:15b).
Because You love him/her:
You will never take Your love from ________ (Rom. 8:35,38-39). You delight in him/her (Zeph. 3:17, Ps. 18:19). Your love for us was settled at the cross. Because You are due thanksgiving:
We thank You for the years of life You have given ________. We thank You for giving ________'s family their beloved one. We thank You for the reflections of You that ________ has shown to so many people. We thank You for ……. (add your personal thanks). We know with certainty that all this is for Your glory, so that Your grace will cause thanksgiving to overflow to You (2 Cor. 4:15). As we intercede, many will give thanks on ______'s behalf for the gracious favor granted him/her in answer to our prayers (2 Cor. 1:11).
Because You delight to reveal Your glory:
Jesus prayed, "Father, glorify Your name!" Your voice came from heaven, saying, "I have glorified it and will glorify it again" (John 12:28). So we are asking You to do what glorifies You the most in ________'s body. Father, in Jesus' name, bring glory to Yourself by revealing that You are still a God of miracles. You are compassionate, able, and strong. We are merely clay pots who hold this Treasure; all that counts is Jesus. So, Jesus, we ask for Your resurrection power to do far abundantly beyond what we are able to ask or imagine, according to Your power at work in ________ (Eph. 3:20-21). We know whom we have believed and are convinced that You are able to guard ________ whom we have entrusted to You (2 Tim. 1:12). We thank You for Your covering of Your sweet presence and peace that passes all under-standing for _________ and his/her family. All glory to Your holy name, Amen.
In His Presence
One of the names of God is Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord your healer, but the ways of God are mysterious when it comes to healing. Healing is completely under the sovereignty of God. He has the power to heal; He can heal at His discretion—will He?
The body of Christ divides into two extremes:
- those who give God a medical report and ask Him to give the doctors wisdom to deal with the illness. Surely we should make use of every medical means and pray for the medical staff, but does this kind of prayer alone place more faith in doctors than in God?
- Those who teach that it is God's will to heal everybody in every case. The healing ministry of Jesus confirmed that He was anointed with the Holy Spirit and with the power of God to work miracles of healing (Acts 10:38). Although the power to heal is in the blood of Jesus, will He always apply that provision? Obviously not every time. Jesus did not heal every sick person in the world in His time on earth, and, taking this position to its logical conclusion, would anybody ever die? Our physical infirmities are ultimately the result of the Fall and the resulting curse. Jesus healed because He had compassion (Matt. 14:14, 20:34; Mark 1:41, 5:19; Luke 7:13). It is important to ask God for His prayers according to His will and then pray for healing as He leads and trust His sovereign will and purpose. James 5:14-16 links healing with prayer, anointing with oil by the elders, the name of Jesus, the prayer of faith, and confession of sin. There are well over 130 Scripture references to healing. Study from your Bible what God says about healing. You might begin with these: Exodus 15:26, Deuteronomy 32:39, Job 5:18, Psalm 30:2, 103:2-3, 107:20; Isaiah 53:5, 57:18, 58:8; Jeremiah 17:14, Matthew 8:16, 17, 9:21-22, 35, 15:30; Mark 5:28, 16:18; Luke 9:2, 6; John 11:4, Acts 4:10, 5:16, 10:38; 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 12:9; 1 Peter 2:24, 3 John 2. Let God lead you as you dig deeper about His healing for today. Two good books on the subject are Joy Dawson's Some Of The Ways Of God
Gunter, Sylvia. Prayer Essentials For Living In His Presence, Vol 2 . The Father's Business. Kindle Edition.
Sylvia Gunter Book Page
https://thefathersbusiness.com/