Initially, when I thought of this list of scriptures for faith and healing, I was thinking of my own current life situation. Not that I don’t care about you, because I do. But navigating grief and loss is harrowing, and the only thing that helps is the Word of God. It doesn’t matter whether it is in the format of song or print – His Word restores, uplifts, strengthens, and provides hope.
His Word is your bread. So, let me feed you until you’re dizzyingly full of God’s Goodness and His promises!
Initially, I thought to separate these by healing scriptures and faith scriptures. But these scriptures encompass them both. Just as God’s word becomes what we need, I think each of these becomes scriptures for faith and healing when we read them.
95 Scriptures for Faith and Healing
- Isaiah 53:5 – “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.”
- 1 Peter 2:24 – “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed.”
- Matthew 8:17 – “This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.’”
- Jeremiah 30:17 – “‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.”
- Exodus 15:26 – “He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.’”
- Psalm 107:20 – “He sent out His word and healed them; He rescued them from the grave.”
- Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
- Proverbs 4:20-22 – “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”
- Matthew 17:20 – “He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’”
- Romans 10:17 – “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
- Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Luke 6:19 – “And the people all tried to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.”
- John 14:13-14 – “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
- James 5:15 – “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.”
- Psalm 30:2 – “Lord my God, I called to You for help, and You healed me.”
- John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
God’s Word is not just a collection of ancient stories, but a living, breathing source of hope, strength, and healing for those who choose to embrace it.
It has the power to penetrate even the hardest of hearts, and it speaks directly to our circumstances. When we face challenges—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—the promises in Scripture offer a steadfast reminder that God is not distant.
He is so near, and His Word has the ability to transform us from the inside out. When we cling to His promises, we begin to see how His strength can become our own. Remember, by trusting in the truth of Scripture, we unlock the divine potential to overcome whatever trials come our way. - Luke 8:50 – “Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.’”
- Proverbs 3:7-8 – “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
- Deuteronomy 7:15 – “The Lord will keep you free from every disease. He will not inflict on you the horrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but He will inflict them on all who hate you.”
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
- Matthew 9:22 – “Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ He said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed at that moment.”
- Acts 3:16 – “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.”
- Isaiah 40:29 – “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
- Psalm 34:19 – “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”
- Matthew 8:13 – “Then Jesus said to the centurion, ‘Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.’ And his servant was healed at that moment.”
- Mark 5:34 – “He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’”
- James 5:16 – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
- 1 John 5:14 – “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”
- Psalm 23:1-4 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
- Isaiah 58:8 – “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”
- Romans 8:11 – “And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of His Spirit who lives in you.”
- Romans 5:1-2 – “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.”
- Jeremiah 17:14 – “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the one I praise.”
- Psalm 41:3 – “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
- Mark 9:23 – “‘If you can?’ said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’”
- Matthew 6:9-13 – “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread…’”
- John 4:48 – “Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.”
- Luke 7:7 – “That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.”
- Matthew 15:28 – “Then Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And her daughter was healed at that moment.”
- Psalm 146:8 – “The Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous.”
- Romans 12:3 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.”
- John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
- Isaiah 38:16-17 – “Lord, by such things people live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live.”
- Matthew 6:34 – “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
- Ephesians 6:10-11 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- Isaiah 55:11 – “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
- Mark 5:36 – “Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’”
- Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
- Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
- 2 Timothy 4:7-8 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.”
- Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
- 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
- Matthew 7:7 – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
- Psalm 91:1-2 – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”
- Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
- Psalm 84:11 – “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”
- Isaiah 46:4 – “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”
- Psalm 119:50 – “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
- Matthew 9:2 – “Some men brought to Him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the man, ‘Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.’”
- John 15:7 – “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
- Ephesians 6:18 – “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
- Psalm 3:3 – “But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:15 – “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
Scriptures for Faith and Healing are a healing balm.
Faith grows when we hear the Word of God and let it saturate our hearts and minds.
Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the Word about Christ.”
This means that the more we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, the more our faith expands, no matter how small it may feel at first.
Faith isn’t about how we feel; it’s about standing firm on the truth of God’s promises. Just as a mustard seed has the potential to grow into something mighty, a small, steadfast faith can move mountains. Our trust in God’s Word is an anchor that keeps us steady in turbulent times. Hang on to that anchor, Christian Sister! Hang on. - Romans 6:4 – “We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”
- Isaiah 55:6-7 – “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.”
- Luke 12:25-26 – “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?”
- Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
- 1 Peter 1:5 – “Who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.”
- John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
- Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
- Psalm 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
- Psalm 71:20 – “Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, You will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth You will again bring me up.”
- 2 Peter 1:3 – “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 – “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’”
The healing power of God’s Word is transformative. Each of these scriptures for faith and healing have the power to alter you and your current condition.
Scripture promises us that by His wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5).
This healing is not just physical but encompasses our entire being—mind, body, and soul. Whether you are dealing with a physical ailment or emotional scars, God’s Word offers the balm for your wounds. When we speak His promises over our lives, we invite God’s healing power to work in us.
It’s important to remember that healing may not always come in the way we expect, but God is faithful to restore us according to His perfect will. His Word is a tool for restoration, comfort, and peace. - Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- John 15:13 – “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
- Psalm 138:3 – “When I called, You answered me; You greatly emboldened me.”
- Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Romans 8:18 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
- Isaiah 41:13 – “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’”
- Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”
- Romans 8:18 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
- 1 John 4:4 – “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
- Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
- 1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.”
- John 15:7 – “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
- Malachi 4:2 – “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.” You can read this in context here.
My Final Thought on Scriptures for Faith and Healing
Lastly, God’s Word encourages us to stand firm, knowing that He is our refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1 tells us, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
No matter what you are facing today, know that God is already with you. He promises never to leave you or forsake you. His Word strengthens us, allowing us to face life’s challenges with courage.
As we meditate on His promises, our hearts are filled with peace, our minds are renewed, and our spirits are lifted. Keep holding on to His Word—it will guide you, heal you, and encourage you through every storm.
Hey, I’m talking to myself too…and I receive it in Jesus’ name!
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