This Prayer for Good Health is the Strength You Need Today

Let’s pray for complete health in mind, body, and soul. May we seek His counsel in all things and welcome the wisdom of the Holy Spirit into every part of our lives. Let His presence guide our decisions, heal our hearts, and strengthen our spirits.

When the weight of anxiety from poor health – be it physical, emotional, or mental – feels too much to bear, remember that God offers peace and healing. In those moments, we can turn to Him, lifting up prayers for our own well-being and for the health of those we hold dear.

Prayer for the Good Health

Lord, I pray for good health and strength, both in body and spirit. Please grant me the energy to live each day with purpose and joy, and protect me from illness. Surround me with Your healing grace and help me to care for my body as a temple of Your love.

Amen.

“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” (3 John 1:2)

Short Prayer for Good Health and Long Life

Lord, I acknowledge that many are not granted the privilege I have, and I ask You to bless me abundantly today. Grant me a long life, one filled with joy, purpose, achievement, and Your blessings. Bless my years with good health, a clear mind, and unwavering strength. As my soul flourishes in Your grace, may my body also thrive in vitality and well-being. May I walk each day in Your presence, with a heart full of gratitude and a life that reflects Your love. Amen.

Prayer for Good Health and Protection

Gracious Lord, You who dwell within us through the Holy Spirit, we ask that You keep us healthy in body, mind, and soul. Jesus, our Divine Healer, we lift up all those who are burdened by illness or disease, and we pray that Your healing grace may flow abundantly upon them. Shield those who are most vulnerable—whether suffering from sickness, frailty, poverty, or age—be they the elderly or the unborn. In Your mercy, protect them from harm and restore them to strength. May Your loving presence bring comfort and hope, now and always. Amen.

Prayer for Good Health and Healing

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your healing touch. We ask for Your grace to restore our health, renew our strength, and bring peace to our bodies and minds. Lord, we trust in Your power to heal and transform, and we place our health and well-being into Your loving hands. Surround us with Your comfort, and may Your divine presence bring us healing, both physically and spiritually. Help us to walk in faith, trusting that You are with us every step of the way. Amen.

Prayer for Unhealthy Habits

Lord, I release my unhealthy habits and attitudes about my body to You. I ask for help to honor You by nourishing my body well, seeing myself through Your eyes and trusting You with the timing and results. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Danna Demetre

Prayer for Good Health Test Results

Lord, I seek Your blessing for positive results and signs of healing within my body. May these outcomes bring peace and assurance, reminding me that You are watching over me. However, regardless of the results, grant me the strength and grace to embrace whatever comes with faith and trust in Your perfect plan. I surrender myself to Your will, knowing that You are always with me, guiding me with love and wisdom.

Prayer for Medical Workers

Father God, You are the true and only healer. Thank You for these medical workers who sacrifice time, sleep, family time and in some cases, their lives, to bring healing to those who need it. When people are sick or hurt they just want to be well and whole. Thank You for the knowledge, discernment and quick wisdom that these doctors use to help heal people so they can be well enough to be open to hearing the Gospel. By providing healing they are sharing Your Son. What a joy and a blessing! Amen! – Dawn Mast

Prayers for use by a Sick Person

Lord, thank You for this new day, a gift in which to love You more deeply and to help others come to know Your love. Above all, grant me the grace to accept Your holy will in all things. Jesus, through the cross of my illness, You draw me closer to Your Divine Heart.

I offer my suffering, united with Yours, for the calling of holy priests to serve and lead others to You. Teach me to seek Your will above all, for You are my God. Guard me as the apple of Your eye, shelter me beneath the wings of Your mercy. Lord, may Your compassion swiftly embrace us and wash away the burdens of the past. Amen.

Prayer for the Sick

Lord Jesus, Divine Healer, we turn to You in this time of suffering. Comforter of the broken-hearted, soothe our fears and anxieties with Your compassionate love. Grant us the strength and peace to bear this cross with grace. We place our concerns in Your hands and entrust our loved ones’ health to Your care. Please, restore us to full health according to Your will. Above all, grant us the wisdom to embrace Your plan, knowing that every action You take is done out of boundless love for us. Amen.

Prayers to Keep You Healthy

Below are a few suggested prayers for health and well-being. Each one is written for personal use but can easily be modified or adapted to pray for others as well:

Thanking for Health

Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious gift of health and vitality I experience today. I am grateful for the gift of functioning organs, strong muscles, and sharp senses that allow me to live with energy and purpose. May Your life-giving strength flow through every cell in my body, driving away all sickness and disease. Help me to remember to give You continual praise and thanks for the good health I am blessed with. May I never take it for granted, but honor You in all that I do. Amen.

Continued Health Protection

Lord, I ask for Your protection and grace today, that I may continue to walk in health. Guard me from germs, viruses, and bacteria, and shield me from any harm to my body, mind, or soul. Surround me with Your healing presence, and keep me safe from injury. At the end of this day, may I be filled with vitality and strength, enjoying good health and peace. Let all things go well with me, according to Your will. I trust in Your goodness and care. Amen.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 2)

Petition for Increase in Health

Holy Spirit, I recognize that my body is Your temple (1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19), and I desire to honor You by keeping it healthy and strong. Guide me to be a good steward of the health and strength You provide, in the choices I make about what I eat and drink, and in how I care for my body each day. Protect me from sickness, disease, and injury, and bless me with mobility, flexibility, and vitality. May my body reflect Your grace and goodness in all that I do. Amen.

Healthy Functions

Gracious God, You wonderfully knit me together in my mother’s womb; I am fearfully and marvelously made (Psalm 139:13-14). My body is a miracle, and at times, a mystery to me. I ask for Your care to keep it functioning well. Strengthen my heart and sustain the health of my lungs. Maintain a healthy balance in my blood pressure and cholesterol. Protect my memory and preserve my senses. Oversee all the vital functions of my body, nurturing my health and well-being. May Your hand of protection and healing be upon me. Amen.

I share these prayers with the hope that they inspire others, encouraging us to regularly give thanks and lift up petitions for health and strength—both for ourselves and for those around us.

Let’s unite in prayer. Feel free to share your prayer requests in the comments.