Journal-Prayer for a Sick Friend

Journal-Scripture Unit

Prayer for a Sick Friend

Name: _______________________                    Date: ________________________

Read the following statement below. Reflect about a personal challenge you face or someone else is contending with.  The issue can be related to being HUMAN. For example, a physical, social, emotional or other challenge affecting the person.  What can you do to help yourself or the other person? Discuss.

Bible Verses Showing Strength Comes From Faith Not From Fear

Are you struggling through a situation today and are grasping for answers? How should you respond? Respond with faith and not fear, knowing the promises of God and His mighty hand will hold you through any situation!

 Read the following letter and as a human being demonstrate how you would be empathetic in this situation. What would do or say. Discuss.

Hint: Use classroom notes about being human! Or locate James 5: 15-16 to discuss the meaning of the quote below.

Is your heart heavy over a sick friend or family member? Do you wish you could do something to help? You can lift your friend or family member to the Lord in prayer. Here is a Bible verse and a prayer to help you ask God for healing.

"And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:15-16

To be completed in your JOURNAL.            /15 Marks (Communication/Miracles and Healing)