When a child is sick, it can be difficult and stressful for them and their loved ones. It’s natural to feel worried and concerned and to want the child to get better as quickly as possible.
In times like these, focusing on providing the child with the best possible care and support is essential. This may involve seeking medical attention from qualified professionals, ensuring the child is comfortable, and doing whatever is necessary to promote their healing and well-being.
It’s also important to stay positive and hopeful and to encourage the child to do the same. Surrounding the child with love and support can help them feel more comfortable and secure during this difficult time and can help lift their spirits and promote a more positive outlook.
While it can be challenging to see a child struggling with illness, it’s important to remember that there is always hope for healing and recovery in the Bible.
By staying focused on providing the best possible care and support and keeping a positive and hopeful outlook made available through the word of God, we can help the child feel more comfortable and confident as they work towards a full and speedy recovery.
Bible Verses for Sick Children
1. Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
2. Psalm 41:3
The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
3. Psalm 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
4. Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
5. Psalm 103:3
Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,
6. 2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love.
7. James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
8. Luke 18:1
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
9. Ephesians 3:20
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
10. Psalm 103:1-22
Of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. …
Bible verse for the sick
11. 1 Peter 2:24
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
12. Psalm 91:9
Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge—
13. Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
14. 1 Timothy 5:23
No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
15. Philippians 2:25-27
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
16. Matthew 1:1-28:20
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, …
17. John 11:4
But when Jesus heard it he said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.
18. Matthew 18:10
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
19. Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
20. 1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
Bible Verses for Terminally ill Child
21. Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
22. Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
23. 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
24. Hebrews 2:14
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
25. John 14:1
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
26. Psalm 41:3
The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
27. Psalm 23:1-6
A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. …
28. Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
29. Romans 10:10
For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
30. Acts 17:25
Nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.
Psalms for a Sick Child
31. Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
32. Psalm 41:3
The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.
33. Psalm 91:5-7
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
34. Psalm 103:2-3
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.
35. Psalm 107:19-20
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.
36. Psalm 118:17
I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
37. Psalm 119:50
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
38. Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
39. Psalm 148:7-8
Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding.
40. Psalm 149:4
For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
Bible Verses for Children’s Health
41. Matthew 18:10
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
42. Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
43. 1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
44. 1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
45. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
46. John 17:3
And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
47. John 14:1-31
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” …
48. Psalm 38:1-22
A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering. O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath! For your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand has come down on me. There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over my head; like a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. My wounds stink and fester because of my foolishness, …
49. 2 John 1:12
Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
50. John 1:12
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
Bible Verse for Baby Health
51. Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
52. Psalm 41:3
The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
53. Psalm 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
54. Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
55. Psalm 103:3
Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases
Comforting Bible Verses for Sick Child
56. 1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
57. 1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
58. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
59. John 17:3
And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
60. John 14:1-3
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” …
The Woman With the sick Child in the Bible
Another story can be found in 1 Kings 17, where the prophet Elijah stayed with a widow and her son during a drought. One day, the son became very ill and stopped breathing.
The widow panicked and cried out to Elijah,
What do you have against me, a man of God? Did you come to remind me of my sin and kill my son?
But Elijah took the boy from her arms, carried him to his upper room, and prayed over him. The boy was revived, and Elijah brought him back to his mother.
How do you pray for a sick child?
Thank you, Lord, for this beautiful day, saving and keeping me among the living.
I beg your pardon for my faults, Lord.
I humbly beg you, Lord, to pardon my child’s sins. Please accept my prayer and forgive him.
Lord, you are all-knowing and are aware of my child’s situation. Please give him his health back.
Nothing is impossible for you, Lord. Please remove all ill intentions from my child’s life on the devil’s part.
Lord, you know the devil’s entire arsenal of malicious intentions. Lord, I chastise them with the priceless blood of Christ. I won’t live to bury my child, Lord. Because of this, I beg you to help me and heal my child.
What does the Bible say about healing sick children?
The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 15, explicitly describes healing as the Children’s bread.
The Bible records many sick children healed by prophets, apostles, and even Jesus.
These healings were often done in response to the child’s or their parent’s faith and served as a sign of God’s power and love.
The book of James, chapter 5, encourages believers to pray for the sick and to anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. This passage emphasizes the power of prayer and faith in healing the sick or suffering.
The passage also emphasizes the importance of prayer and the role of the community in supporting and caring for those who are sick or suffering. Believers are urged to pray for one another, confess their sins to each other, and seek forgiveness and healing.
This communal healing emphasizes the importance of caring for and supporting each other in need.
