Praying with the Sick

SILENCE: Take a moment of silence to prepare your heart for the reading of scripture.

READ: JAMES 5:13-16

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What are some key themes that are bubbling up from your reading of this passage? What do you notice? What does ti mean to you that the "prayer of faith will save the sick?"

READ "A GENERAL PRAYER OF HEALING FOR A VARIETY OF USES":

Almighty God, we pray that [Namel may be comforted in their suffering and made whole. When they are afraid, give them courage: when they feel weak, grant them your strength: when they are afflicted, afford them patience: when they are lost, offer them hope: when they are alone, move us to their side: [when death comes, open your arms to receive them!. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. [Source: The United Methodist Book of Worship]

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What do you notice about this prayer? How is healing being spoken of? How might you strengthen this prayer? How might you personalize this prayer?