Service of Prayer for Healing

Service of Prayer for Healing

Sunday Evening, October 2, 2011

6:30 p.m.

Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. James 5:13-15

As a result of the curse of Adam and Eve that is still in full operation on this earth – disease, sickness, and illness are still part of the big picture that we all have to put up with. As we all know, anyone of us at anytime can get sick.  We all know the different things that can happen to our bodies that can cause them to breakdown, and in some cases, seriously disable us.  Disease or physical injury can occur, mental problems can develop or emotional wounds can weaken us.

Sometimes when someone has been hit by an extreme sickness or disease, especially with one that may be considered terminal, their faith levels may be severely shaken – possibly to their core!  Though we know God is all-powerful, our situation looks so hopeless and bleak that we start doubting whether or not God can really deliver us out of such a dire, extreme, and hopeless situation.  Overwhelmed by the hopelessness of the situation, we may forget how powerful God really is and that He does have the full supernatural power to be able to fully heal us – no matter how grave the situation may appear to us or others. We can actually become so sick or distraught we can’t pray.

It is at this time the prayers of other believers becomes so important. 
Though our spirit is crying out to God, our minds cannot form
the words to utter.  But others can pray for us. 
They intercede to God on our behalf.

Intercessory prayer is not designed to alter the will of God, but to bring the most complete cooperation with the will of God.  Intercessory prayer is not so much concerned with circumstances as it is with the relation of those circumstances to God's design and desire.  Ultimately God is the source of all healing, whether through medicine which depends upon his creation, physicians who are gifted by their Creator, or the prayers of his people which he answers with restored health.

It is also important to remember that the blessing of intercessory prayer is not just for the one in need.  Undeniably true is the fact that involvement in intercessory prayer has an effect upon the one who prays.  Our previous services have blessed all who attended and shared in prayer for each need.

Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. our auditorium will be filled with prayer for the specific needs of individuals who request our intercession.  Maybe you have a need you wish to share or want to come and pray for the needs of others.  Either way you will be blessed by attending.

Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. The LORD performs righteous deeds and judgments for all who are oppressed. Psalms 103:1-6