Warning: None of the prayers in this article are intended to replace the need for professional medical monitoring, medical examinations, diagnoses or treatments. You should always consult your doctor and seek professional help.
Being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating. It brings loads of confusion, anxiety, and fear into your previously calm life.
After hearing the doctor declare that it’s cancer, all you can imagine is countless visits to the hospital, thousands of hours in chemotherapy, hundreds of tablets now and then, and a goodbye to your peace of mind.
It may seem like your world is turning upside down while everyone else lives peacefully.
If you have a friend in such a state, praying for them as much as you wish them a quick recovery and visiting them at the hospital can attract healing in various ways.
Below are five special prayers for a friend battling cancer to bring them hope and healing.
1) Short Prayer for a Friend with Cancer
“God,
I bow before You today, thanking You for the gift of life and a friend to always look up to. Lord, I declare through the name of Your son, Jesus Christ, that cancer will not derive me of my beloved friend and everyone else connected to them.
May You restore their health and stop any further multiplication and development of cancer cells in their body. I pray that You may fill them though with hope, their heart with love, and light their world.
I pray this in Your precious name. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Hearing that your dear one has been diagnosed with cancer can be heart-wrecking, affecting the status of your relationship.
Even worse, you may be battling with what words to tell them or what you can do to make them feel loved and hopeful about life.
When you feel stuck, speak 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 to them, which says that God is the Father of compassion and He promises to comfort us in all our problems so that we can comfort those in trouble in return.
Though cancer can be overwhelming, your prayers assure your friend of God’s faithfulness and goodness.
Even better, you can pray with them whenever you visit them at the hospital or home.
I believe you should also try these recovery prayers for someone.
2) Special Prayer for a Friend with Cancer
“Heavenly Father,
I come before You today confessing my fears regarding my friend battling with cancer. God, there’s so much going on in their life now that we don’t understand, and that’s why I cry unto You today.
I pray that You would be a source of hope, happiness, calmness, and love to my close friend during these challenging times. Please wash them with healing, strength, and peace of mind.
I ask You to receive my prayers and touch them with Your mighty hand. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Faith holds us together whenever everything seems to fall apart beyond our control.
It becomes even more meaningful during challenging times such as illnesses, financial constraints, and betrayal.
Regardless of your friend’s cancer stage, speak out your worries to God through the above prayer and have faith that God can, as He has always worked out other issues.
Thanks to advancing technology, you can now share Bible Verses with your friend daily through various social media platforms to uplift their day.
A good example is Jeremiah 33:6, which says, “Behold, I will grant it health and healing, and heal my people to reveal the abundance of security and prosperity.”
Also try these prayers for good medical results for a friend.
3) Prayer for a Sick Friend with Cancer
“God, the creator of Heaven and Earth,
Mighty is Your name across all generations. Your word says in Matthew 17:20 that even the slightest faith like a mustard seed can grow into a vast, fruitful tree.
At this moment, I bring my tiny seed of faith before Your mighty hands, praying that You take the burden of cancer from my friend’s life.
I pray that my seed sows healing in every cancer cell and tumor that has developed in their body. May You restore their health so that they may resume their daily activities with more strength and power.
I pray this through Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Cancer can change your world entirely. Something you’ve never imagined could become a part of anyone’s life.
As a friend of someone struggling with cancer, it’s essential for you not only to focus on their diet and other physical needs but focus on their spiritual wellness as well.
Prayer can not only strengthen their hope but also reduce anxiety and shower them with a more positive outlook in life.
Remember that nothing is impossible before God, including healing your friend, even in the last stage of cancer. He heals the broken hearts and covers up their wounds no matter how deep. (Psalms 147:3).
Also save these prayers before surgery for your friend.
4) Healing Prayer for a Friend with Cancer
“Dear God of All Creations,
You know that my friend is going through troubling times due to the cancer that has attacked their body. I humbly ask that You would remove the illness from their life and grant them healing and restoration.
Even though life has been harsh and cruel to them, may their faith in You remain untouched. Please fill their heart with hope and comfort and let them believe in Your healing mercies.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, the anguish and trauma go beyond the patient to their friends, family, and close relatives.
However, prayers substantially influence the patient’s healing, calmness, and peace of mind during this frustrating journey.
Anyone can get cancer, and as a follower of Christ, you should remember that it might be one of many of the devil’s schemes to shake your faith in God.
Instead of filling their heart with fear, Christians are encouraged to counter-attack the illness with prayers, Scriptures, and fasting, and they shall emerge victorious.
Isaiah 40:31 confirms the importance of putting our faith in God, saying that God will renew the hope of those who are hopeful in Him. They will soar on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, and walk without being faint.
James 5:15 clearly tells us that a prayer made with faith will save those who are sick, and God will raise them. Even if they have sinned against God, they will be forgiven.
5) Prayer for Cancer Patients and Families
“Lord, our Healer,
I bow before You today, praying not for myself but for cancer patients and families worldwide. I pray for no more pain and suffering brought by cancer or any other illness into their body.
May You help them to constantly see Your faithfulness and goodness amid all these frustrations in their lives. Please grant wisdom and guidance to doctors and other experts responsible for their health.
May You bring healing to their gentle hearts and bodies through the name of Jesus. This I pray, trusting in You, Amen.”
Original StAgnes.net prayer. Copying prohibited, except with source.
Statistics from the National Cancer Institute show an estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases annually across the globe. Those numbers are frustrating, and sometimes, the illness appears to exceed human power.
Not only do the treatments take years and years, but they also inflict an emotional and financial constraint on the patients and their families and friends.
Prayer remains the main lifeline for cancer patients and their families. You may wonder how a cancer patient in the fourth stage can find comfort through prayer.
God commands believers through Joshua 1:9 to be strong and courageous and not be afraid or discouraged, for He will always be with you wherever you go.
And without faith, it’s impossible to please God, for whoever goes near Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek His face (Hebrews 11:6).
Before you leave, also pray these prayers for the impossible to happen.
Will These Prayers Help My Friend?
Yes! The above prayers for a cancer friend can help your friend look at the situation more positively and fill their mind and heart with God’s goodness and grace.
1 John 5:14 says that if we ask anything according to God’s will, He hears us, and that’s the confidence we should have when approaching Him.
Other Bible Verses that prove that God hears our petitions include 1 John 5:15, Jeremiah 29:12-13, and Psalms 66:17-20. Incorporate them into your daily prayer sessions for or with your ailing friend.
Can I light a Candle for my Friend?
Yes. Lighting a candle for someone expresses solidarity and extends the prayers you’re making on their behalf.
Believers also light a candle as a symbol of thanksgiving to God for answered petitions.
Psalms 18:28 encourages the lighting of candles, saying, “God, keep my candle burning and turn my darkness into light.” Primarily, you just need to trust in God, and He will help your friend.
Believe in God! He will help your friend.
Cancer is a life-threatening illness that has affected millions of people worldwide. The good news is that thousands of people across the internet testify about God’s goodness after being restored from cancer.
Hopefully, these five special prayers will help you know what to say when praying for your friend struggling with cancer. Your friend can confidently add to the positive statistics through the help of your prayers if you have faith in God.
