{"id":576208,"date":"2026-03-25T02:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T01:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T02:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T01:57:00","slug":"prayer-for-your-sick-sister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/","title":{"rendered":"Prayer for Your Sick Sister: 7 Essential and Effective Prayers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayer_for_your_sick_sister_comforting_words_practical_steps_and_hope\"><\/span>Prayer for your sick sister: comforting words, practical steps, and hope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finding the right words for a prayer for your sick sister can feel daunting when you are worried, exhausted, or overwhelmed. Yet even a few sincere sentences can bring comfort, strengthen family bonds, and kindle hope. This guide offers gentle, practical help to shape a respectful, heartfelt prayer for your sick sister, whether you are by her bedside, on a phone call, or silently lifting her up from afar.<\/p>\n<p>Prayer never replaces medical care, but it can sit alongside it, offering calm, courage, and compassion. Here you will find simple structures, example prayers, tips for inclusive language, and ideas that work across different Christian traditions as well as for those who simply want to express care in a spiritual way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_prayer_for_your_sick_sister_mean\"><\/span>What does prayer for your sick sister mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At its heart, a prayer for your sick sister is a conversation with God in which you express love, concern, and trust for her wellbeing. It is a way to bear one another\u2019s burdens, to name fears honestly, and to seek strength for the journey of illness\u2014whatever its outcome. For many, prayer is also intercession: asking God to bring healing, relief from pain, wise medical decisions, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_words_presence_matters_too\"><\/span>Beyond words: presence matters too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spoken or silent, a prayer for your sick sister carries weight because it shows up as presence\u2014attentive, gentle, and hopeful. Sometimes the quiet act of sitting nearby, holding a hand, or sending a short message saying \u201cI\u2019m praying for you\u201d is a powerful prayer in itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faith_and_medicine_together\"><\/span>Faith and medicine together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your sister is receiving treatment, prayer can support the medical process: asking for clarity for doctors, steadiness for nurses, and resilience through side effects. Keep your requests realistic and compassionate. It is healthy to ask for full recovery while also asking for comfort and courage if recovery is slow or uncertain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_and_how_to_pray_for_your_sister\"><\/span>When and how to pray for your sister<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A prayer for your sick sister can be as brief as a breath or as unhurried as a quiet evening moment. You might pray when you wake, before visiting hospital, after receiving updates, or at bedtime. What matters is sincerity, not length or eloquence.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_simple_structure_that_helps_when_words_are_hard\"><\/span>A simple structure that helps when words are hard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When emotions run high, structure steadies you. Here is an easy pattern you can adapt for any prayer for your sick sister:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Address: \u201cLoving God,\u201d \u201cHeavenly Father,\u201d or a form of address that feels authentic to your faith.<\/li>\n<li>Gratitude: Name something specific about your sister or the care she is receiving.<\/li>\n<li>Petition: Ask clearly for what is needed\u2014healing, pain relief, rest, wisdom, or comfort.<\/li>\n<li>Specifics: Mention names of clinicians, test dates, or particular worries to make the request concrete.<\/li>\n<li>Trust: Close with a phrase of trust and peace, even if outcomes remain unknown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Used gently, this framework keeps your prayer focused and caring without feeling forced.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_example_prayers_for_your_sick_sister\"><\/span>Short example prayers for your sick sister<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These brief examples show different tones you can use in a prayer for your sick sister. Adjust the details to fit her situation and your beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>Loving God, thank you for my sister\u2019s courage. Please ease her pain today, calm her thoughts, and guide those who care for her. Surround her with your peace. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>Merciful Lord, hold my sister in your healing love. Give her restful sleep, steady breath, and relief from worry. Strengthen our family to support her well. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>God of comfort, be close to my sister in hospital. Grant wisdom to her medical team, success to her treatment, and hope to her heart. Keep fear far from her. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>Heavenly Father, I place my sister in your gentle hands. Restore her health, renew her energy, and let her know she is not alone. Amen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_longer_bedside_prayer_for_your_sick_sister\"><\/span>A longer bedside prayer for your sick sister<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here is a fuller prayer for your sick sister that you might use at home or in a hospital room:<\/p>\n<p>Gracious God, thank you for the gift of my sister\u2014her laugh, her kindness, and the many ways she blesses our lives. You see her weariness and the pain she carries. Breathe your peace over her now. Ease her discomfort, steady her heart, and quiet anxious thoughts. Give clarity and wisdom to everyone involved in her care, and let treatments be effective and gentle. Grant us patience for the waiting and courage for the unknowns. Hold our family together in love, and help us speak words that heal. We trust your goodness, even when the path is hard. Be her strength today and her comfort through the night. Amen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_words_with_care\"><\/span>Choosing words with care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Language shapes experience. A well-chosen prayer for your sick sister avoids pressure, guilt, or unrealistic promises. Instead, it uses clear, respectful words that honour her dignity and reflect your real hopes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_avoid_and_common_mistakes\"><\/span>What to avoid and common mistakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Promising outcomes you cannot control. Instead of \u201cYou will be healed tomorrow,\u201d try \u201cBring healing and rest as you know best, and give us peace in the waiting.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Making the prayer about you. Keep the focus on her needs, while also gently asking for strength for the family.<\/li>\n<li>Using complicated or preachy wording. Plain, heartfelt language is often more comforting.<\/li>\n<li>Ignoring medical realities. A prayer for your sick sister can ask boldly while also acknowledging the limits and uncertainties of illness.<\/li>\n<li>Over-lengthy prayers when she is tired. Short, steady prayers may serve better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respecting_beliefs_and_privacy\"><\/span>Respecting beliefs and privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you offer a public or recorded prayer for your sick sister, ask what she is comfortable sharing. Honour her wishes about naming her condition or treatment details. If your beliefs differ, choose language that still feels genuine but remains kind and inclusive\u2014for instance, \u201cGod of love\u201d or \u201cGod of compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Praying_with_children_or_other_family_members\"><\/span>Praying with children or other family members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id='video-container' data-video-id='JZaBd9kPYLc' style='width:100%; height:auto; max-width:587px; position: relative;'>\n<div class='image-video-plugin' style='background:url(\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/JZaBd9kPYLc\/0.jpg\") center no-repeat; background-size: cover;'><\/div>\n<p>        <span class='youtube-play-button'><\/span><br \/>\n        <noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JZaBd9kPYLc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/noscript>\n    <\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Children may wish to join a prayer for their aunt. Encourage them to use simple words and specific hopes: \u201cPlease help Auntie sleep well and feel brave.\u201d With wider family, set a respectful tone; invite others to add a sentence or two, or agree on a shared time each day for a short prayer or moment of silence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayers_from_Scripture_and_tradition\"><\/span>Prayers from Scripture and tradition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people find strength by shaping a prayer for your sick sister around timeless words. Christian tradition offers rich resources\u2014psalms of lament and hope, the Lord\u2019s Prayer, and passages that speak of comfort and healing. For example, James 5:14 speaks about calling the elders to pray and anoint the sick. If anointing is part of your church life, you may find this introduction helpful: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/anoint\/\">meaning and practice of anointing<\/a>. Always follow your church\u2019s guidelines and your sister\u2019s wishes.<\/p>\n<p>The Church of England offers a selection of prayers you can adapt to your context. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchofengland.org\/prayer-and-worship\/topical-prayers\/prayers-sick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Church of England: Prayers for the sick<\/a> for time-tested words that many families find accessible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Psalms 23 and 121 for reassurance and protection.<\/li>\n<li>Matthew 11:28\u201330 for rest for the weary.<\/li>\n<li>Philippians 4:6\u20137 for peace that guards our hearts and minds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If praying regularly helps, you may value guidance on steadiness in prayer and avoiding burnout. This reflection explores the idea of staying prayerful across everyday life: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/pray-without-ceasing-meaning\/\">pray without ceasing\u2014meaning and insights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_space_for_hope%E2%80%94and_for_action\"><\/span>Making space for hope\u2014and for action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a prayer for your sick sister nurtures the soul, practical acts express that same love. A gentle routine of support can reduce anxiety and foster rest\u2014both of which assist recovery. Consider these simple, tangible steps alongside your daily prayer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate messages so she is not overwhelmed; agree a family update time.<\/li>\n<li>Offer specific help\u2014meals, lifts to appointments, childcare, or tidying the house.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare a quiet corner with soft light, a blanket, and water within reach.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a playlist, a favourite book, or a photo to lift her spirits.<\/li>\n<li>Respect hospital routines; brief visits may be better than long ones when she is tired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many hospitals offer chaplaincy or spiritual care for patients and families, whatever their faith background. To learn more about how this works within the NHS, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/ourwork\/patient-participation\/chaplaincy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England guidance on chaplaincy and spiritual care<\/a>. If your sister\u2019s condition involves significant uncertainty, specialist charities also provide emotional and spiritual support; for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariecurie.org.uk\/help\/support\/spiritual-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marie Curie: Spiritual support for you and your family<\/a> explains how trained staff and volunteers can help at difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>As you keep a gentle rhythm of care and a prayer for your sick sister, remember your own wellbeing too. Caring is demanding, and your steadiness supports her. For practical tips, see the NHS page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/tips-and-support\/looking-after-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">looking after others while protecting your mental wellbeing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_and_written_prayers_cards_messages_and_texts\"><\/span>Digital and written prayers: cards, messages, and texts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes the best prayer for your sick sister is the one she can read later when she needs comfort most. Consider writing a short card with a sentence of hope, or sending a voice note she can replay at bedtime. Keep messages short, specific, and kind. Examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThinking of you at 8 tonight and saying a short prayer for calm and good rest.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLighting a candle and praying for steady energy for your appointment at 11.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAsking God to wrap you in peace today. You are not facing this alone.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_external_resources\"><\/span>Recommended external resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchofengland.org\/prayer-and-worship\/topical-prayers\/prayers-sick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Church of England: Prayers for the sick<\/a> \u2014 adaptable prayers for different situations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/ourwork\/patient-participation\/chaplaincy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England: Chaplaincy and spiritual care<\/a> \u2014 how spiritual support is offered in hospitals.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariecurie.org.uk\/help\/support\/spiritual-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marie Curie: Spiritual support<\/a> \u2014 practical and pastoral help for patients and families.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/tips-and-support\/looking-after-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS: Looking after others<\/a> \u2014 guidance for carers on staying well while supporting someone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_articles\"><\/span>Related articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/pray-without-ceasing-meaning\/\">meaning of \u201cpray without ceasing\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/anoint\/\">meaning and practice of anointing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_prayer_for_your_sick_sister\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about prayer for your sick sister<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_say_first_in_a_prayer_for_my_sister\"><\/span>What should I say first in a prayer for my sister?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Begin simply. Address God in words that feel natural to you, then express one clear hope. For example: \u201cLoving God, please bring peace and strength to my sister today.\u201d Short and sincere is better than complex and polished.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_pray_even_if_I_do_not_know_what_I_believe\"><\/span>Can I pray even if I do not know what I believe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. A prayer for your sick sister can be an honest expression of love and longing. You might say, \u201cGod, if you are there, please comfort my sister and guide her doctors.\u201d Authenticity matters more than certainty.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_pray_for_her\"><\/span>How often should I pray for her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are no strict rules. Many people find a small routine helpful\u2014morning, midday, and evening, or a specific time before appointments. Keeping a gentle rhythm can steady you both. For ideas on consistency, see the reflection on <a href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/pray-without-ceasing-meaning\/\">praying without ceasing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_she_does_not_want_me_to_pray_with_her\"><\/span>What if she does not want me to pray with her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Respect her wishes. You can still say a quiet prayer for your sick sister on your own and offer other support\u2014practical help, company, or a kind message. Ask how you can best care for her in a way she appreciates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_appropriate_to_ask_for_full_healing\"><\/span>Is it appropriate to ask for full healing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is natural to ask boldly for recovery. A compassionate prayer for your sick sister can hold both hope and honesty: \u201cPlease bring healing, and give us courage and peace whatever comes.\u201d This honours the reality of illness while keeping hope alive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_anointing_or_a_church_service_help\"><\/span>Can anointing or a church service help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If it aligns with your tradition and your sister\u2019s wishes, anointing and communal prayer can be very meaningful. Speak with your local clergy and follow your church\u2019s guidance. You can learn more about the practice here: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/anoint\/\">what anointing means<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_on_prayer_for_your_sick_sister\"><\/span>Conclusion on prayer for your sick sister<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When someone you love is unwell, it is easy to feel powerless. A thoughtful prayer for your sick sister is a practical act of love that creates calm, gathers hope, and focuses care\u2014without ignoring the realities of treatment and recovery. Whether spoken at the bedside or whispered in a quiet moment, prayer can carry both your tenderness and your trust.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that a meaningful prayer for your sick sister is not about special wording; it is about sincerity. Choose clear, kind language, ask for what is needed, and make space for peace as well as healing. Allow faith and medicine to work together: pray for wisdom for clinicians, resilience through side effects, and steadiness for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, hold a gentle rhythm\u2014brief prayers, practical support, and time to rest. Add small comforts and draw on community resources when needed. In this way, your continuing prayer for your sick sister becomes part of a wider tapestry of care, compassion, and hope.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#What_does_prayer_for_your_sick_sister_mean\" >What does prayer for your sick sister mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Beyond_words_presence_matters_too\" >Beyond words: presence matters too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Faith_and_medicine_together\" >Faith and medicine together<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#When_and_how_to_pray_for_your_sister\" >When and how to pray for your sister<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#A_simple_structure_that_helps_when_words_are_hard\" >A simple structure that helps when words are hard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Short_example_prayers_for_your_sick_sister\" >Short example prayers for your sick sister<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#A_longer_bedside_prayer_for_your_sick_sister\" >A longer bedside prayer for your sick sister<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Choosing_words_with_care\" >Choosing words with care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#What_to_avoid_and_common_mistakes\" >What to avoid and common mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Respecting_beliefs_and_privacy\" >Respecting beliefs and privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Praying_with_children_or_other_family_members\" >Praying with children or other family members<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Prayers_from_Scripture_and_tradition\" >Prayers from Scripture and tradition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Making_space_for_hope%E2%80%94and_for_action\" >Making space for hope\u2014and for action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Digital_and_written_prayers_cards_messages_and_texts\" >Digital and written prayers: cards, messages, and texts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Recommended_external_resources\" >Recommended external resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Related_articles\" >Related articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_prayer_for_your_sick_sister\" >Frequently asked questions about prayer for your sick sister<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#What_should_I_say_first_in_a_prayer_for_my_sister\" >What should I say first in a prayer for my sister?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Can_I_pray_even_if_I_do_not_know_what_I_believe\" >Can I pray even if I do not know what I believe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#How_often_should_I_pray_for_her\" >How often should I pray for her?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#What_if_she_does_not_want_me_to_pray_with_her\" >What if she does not want me to pray with her?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ganardineroporinternet.me\/en\/prayer-for-your-sick-sister\/#Is_it_appropriate_to_ask_for_full_healing\" >Is it appropriate to ask for full healing?<\/a><\/li><li 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