Psalm 41:3 says, "The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness." This Bible verse encapsulates what faith in God can provide in the toughest of times: comfort, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While these prayers for healing can be an important part of your toolkit, it's essential to find other ...

I woke up at 3 a.m. with stabbing kidney stone pain. I went through my normal treatment course of a heating pad and increased water, but the pain remained. Hours later, I drove myself to church and ...

PRAY FOR ME: The Rev. Bonnie Willow, interfaith peace minister, believes prayer is helpful "because it allows us to feel that something bigger than the problem can bring in a solution." Photo by ...

We all need healing at different times in our lives, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. When life feels overwhelming and sickness takes over, prayer can bring comfort, peace, and hope. For many ...

At the Fairfax Community Church in Virginia, the faithful regularly pray for ailing strangers. Same goes at the Adas Israel synagogue in Washington and the Islamic Center of Maryland in Gaithersburg.