DAY 11 –  FAITH FOR HEALING

Foundational Scriptures:

• “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.” (Acts 10:38, NIV)

• “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.” (James 5:14-15, NIV)

Healing is central to God’s redemptive plan. Throughout Scripture, we see God’s desire to restore His people physically, mentally, and emotionally. This divine restoration is often activated by faith—the confidence in God’s power and willingness to heal. Today, let us explore how faith is a vital key to receiving healing and experiencing the fullness of God’s promise.

Physical Healing One of the most compelling examples of faith for physical healing is the story of the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34). For twelve years, she suffered greatly and exhausted all her resources seeking a cure. Yet, her breakthrough came not through medical intervention but through her faith. She declared, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” (Mark 5:28). Her faith activated the power of Jesus, and she was instantly healed.

Similarly, Jesus’ ministry to the blind man (John 9:1-7) demonstrates God’s ability to restore what seems impossible. The man, blind from birth, encountered healing when Jesus anointed his eyes with mud and instructed him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. His obedience, rooted in faith, led to the restoration of his sight.

Mental Healing Mental anguish and emotional distress are as real as physical ailments, and Jesus offers healing in these areas too. Lazarus’ death caused profound grief for his sisters, Mary and Martha (John 11:1-44). Yet, Jesus brought hope to their despair, declaring, “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25). His command to Lazarus to come forth not only restored his life but also healed the emotional pain of his loved ones.

Emotional Healing The daughter of Abraham who was bent over for eighteen years (Luke 13:10-17) symbolizes the weight of emotional and spiritual burdens. Jesus’ words, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity,” reveal His authority to lift oppression. Her immediate healing restored not only her physical posture but also her dignity and joy.

Faith is the bridge that connects our need with God’s provision. It is not merely believing that God can heal but trusting that He desires to do so. As we meditate on His promises and step out in faith, we open ourselves to His miraculous touch.

10 Prayer Points for Healing

1. Healing for Physical Ailments

• “He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.” (Matthew 8:15)

• Lord, I pray for healing in my body, just as You healed Peter’s mother-in-law.

2. Healing from Long-term Conditions

• Father, release me from any prolonged illness, as You did for the woman with the issue of blood.

•“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” (Mark 5:34)

3. Restoration of Sight

• “Go, said Jesus, your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. (Mark 10:52)

• Lord, open my eyes to Your truth and bring healing to my vision, both physical and spiritual.

4. Healing from Paralysis

• “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’ At once the man was cured.” (John 5:8-9)

• God, strengthen my body and help me rise above every limitation.

5. Healing for Emotional Pain

• “When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.” (John 11:33)

• Comfort me in my grief, Lord, and restore my joy.

6. Freedom from Spiritual Oppression

• “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” (Luke 13:12)

• Lord, deliver me from every weight that binds me.

7. Healing for Mental Health

• “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

• Father, renew my mind and grant me peace.

8. Resurrection Power

• “The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.” (Luke 7:15)

• Lord, breathe life into every dead situation in my life.

9. Healing from Addictions

• “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36)

• Lord, break every chain of addiction in my life, whether substance use or destructive habits, and set me free completely.

10. Faith to Believe for Healing

• “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.'” (Mark 9:23)

• Lord, strengthen my faith to trust in Your healing power.

As you pray these points, remember that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Trust Him to bring healing to every area of your life. Amen.