Some of us will get long-term illnesses and others will not, but we will all face illness and suffering of some sort. It is helpful to remember that though God allows our fallen world to continue, He is not the author of anything evil. Rather, He is the Author of everything good. We can trust that He will carry us through all our earthly days. - Vivian Bricker

In today’s episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker offers an honest and heartfelt reflection on walking with God through the ongoing struggles of long-term illness. Sharing from her personal journey with Crohn’s disease and other health challenges, Vivian reminds us that even in suffering, God’s presence is a source of daily strength, hope, and healing.

Topics covered:


Chronic illness and daily faith


Finding God’s strength in weakness


Recognizing unexpected blessings


Living with hope in suffering


God’s comfort for the sick

Scripture References

Psalm 41:3

“The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
👉 Read Psalm 41:3 on BibleStudyTools.com

Psalm 23:1–6 (Referenced)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me...”
👉 Read Psalm 23 on BibleStudyTools.com

Prayer Summary

This prayer is a heartfelt cry for healing and strength while enduring chronic illness. It asks God for comfort during painful days and praises Him for His constant presence, even when physical healing hasn’t come. It encourages us to trust in His goodness despite our suffering.

Calls to Action

✅ Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for encouragement each morning
📱 Share this devotion with a friend who may be struggling with health issues
📝 Leave a review to let us know how this episode spoke to your heart
🔔 Follow us on social media for daily devotions and biblical encouragement

 

Related Links & Resources


10 Biblical Prayers to Encourage You Through Chronic Illness


Encouraging Verses for the Sick


How to Pray When You’re Suffering


Listen to More Episodes of Your Daily Prayer

Some of us will get long-term illnesses and others will not, but we will all face illness and suffering of some sort. It is helpful to remember that though God allows our fallen world to continue, He is not the author of anything evil. Rather, He is the Author of everything good. We can trust that He will carry us through all our earthly days.&nbsp;- Vivian Bricker
In today&rsquo;s episode of Your Daily Prayer, Vivian Bricker offers an honest and heartfelt reflection on walking with God through the ongoing struggles of long-term illness. Sharing from her personal journey with Crohn&rsquo;s disease and other health challenges, Vivian reminds us that even in suffering, God&rsquo;s presence is a source of daily strength, hope, and healing.
Topics covered:
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Chronic illness and daily faith
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Finding God&rsquo;s strength in weakness
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Recognizing unexpected blessings
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Living with hope in suffering
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God&rsquo;s comfort for the sick
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Scripture References
Psalm 41:3
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&ldquo;The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/41-3.html">👉 Read Psalm 41:3 on BibleStudyTools.com</a>
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Psalm 23:1&ndash;6 (Referenced)
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&ldquo;Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me...&rdquo; <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/23.html">👉 Read Psalm 23 on BibleStudyTools.com</a>
</blockquote>
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Prayer Summary
This prayer is a heartfelt cry for healing and strength while enduring chronic illness. It asks God for comfort during painful days and praises Him for His constant presence, even when physical healing hasn&rsquo;t come. It encourages us to trust in His goodness despite our suffering.
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Calls to Action
✅ Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for encouragement each morning 📱 Share this devotion with a friend who may be struggling with health issues 📝 Leave a review to let us know how this episode spoke to your heart 🔔 Follow us on social media for daily devotions and biblical encouragement
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Related Links &amp; Resources
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<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/biblical-prayers-to-encourage-you-through-chronic-illness.html" data-start="2222" data-end="2377">10 Biblical Prayers to Encourage You Through Chronic Illness</a>
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<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/healing-bible-verses/" data-start="2382" data-end="2502">Encouraging Verses for the Sick</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/how-to-pray-for-blessing-in-the-midst-of-suffering.html" data-start="2507" data-end="2634">How to Pray When You&rsquo;re Suffering</a>
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<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/" data-start="2639" data-end="2732">Listen to More Episodes of Your Daily Prayer</a>
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</ul>

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily...

Your Daily Prayer

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

A Prayer for Healing for a Long Time Illness

A Prayer of Blessing and Strength for Fathers

Daily Meditation

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest steps to take, especially when it involves the deep wounds left by a father’s shortcomings. In this heartfelt devotional, Lynette Kittle explores how unforgiveness can become a barrier, not just in our relationships with our fathers, but in our walk with God.

Rooted in Ephesians 6:4 and the truth of God’s character, this reflection invites us to consider the healing that comes from releasing bitterness and embracing the love of our Heavenly Father. In forgiving our fathers, we don’t excuse their failures—we open our hands to receive the perfect love and guidance of our true Father in Heaven.

📝 Main Takeaways


Learn how holding onto bitterness towards your father can hinder your relationship with God.


Be reminded that forgiving your father doesn’t overlook their wrongs—it sets you free to fully receive God’s love.


Find hope in God’s promise to be the perfect Father you’ve longed for, even when your earthly father falls short.


Discover why letting go of past hurts is essential for walking hand-in-hand with the Lord.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced


Ephesians 6:4 – “Fathers, do not exasperate your children…”


Psalm 68:5 – “A father to the fatherless…”


Isaiah 41:13 – “I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand…”


1 John 4:19 – “We love because He first loved us.”


Romans 5:8 – “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

🙌 Calls to Action


Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement in forgiveness and faith.


Share this episode with someone navigating father wounds and struggling with forgiveness.


Leave a review to help others find biblical encouragement and healing.


Explore more devotionals on forgiveness and healing at BibleStudyTools.com.

🔗 Resources & Mentions


How to Forgive Your Father – Crosswalk.com


The Power of Forgiveness in Healing Family Relationships – Christianity.com

Daily Meditation
Forgiveness can be one of the hardest steps to take, especially when it involves the deep wounds left by a father&rsquo;s shortcomings. In this heartfelt devotional, Lynette Kittle explores how unforgiveness can become a barrier, not just in our relationships with our fathers, but in our walk with God.
Rooted in Ephesians 6:4 and the truth of God&rsquo;s character, this reflection invites us to consider the healing that comes from releasing bitterness and embracing the love of our Heavenly Father. In forgiving our fathers, we don&rsquo;t excuse their failures&mdash;we open our hands to receive the perfect love and guidance of our true Father in Heaven.
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📝 Main Takeaways
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<li data-start="1057" data-end="1153">
Learn how holding onto bitterness towards your father can hinder your relationship with God.
</li>
<li data-start="1154" data-end="1272">
Be reminded that forgiving your father doesn&rsquo;t overlook their wrongs&mdash;it sets you free to fully receive God&rsquo;s love.
</li>
<li data-start="1273" data-end="1390">
Find hope in God&rsquo;s promise to be the perfect Father you&rsquo;ve longed for, even when your earthly father falls short.
</li>
<li data-start="1391" data-end="1483">
Discover why letting go of past hurts is essential for walking hand-in-hand with the Lord.
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="1485" data-end="1488">
📖 Bible Verses Referenced
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<li data-start="1525" data-end="1642">
<a data-start="1527" data-end="1594">Ephesians 6:4</a> &ndash; &ldquo;Fathers, do not exasperate your children&hellip;&rdquo;
</li>
<li data-start="1643" data-end="1741">
<a data-start="1645" data-end="1707">Psalm 68:5</a> &ndash; &ldquo;A father to the fatherless&hellip;&rdquo;
</li>
<li data-start="1742" data-end="1873">
<a data-start="1744" data-end="1809">Isaiah 41:13</a> &ndash; &ldquo;I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand&hellip;&rdquo;
</li>
<li data-start="1874" data-end="1980">
<a data-start="1876" data-end="1939">1 John 4:19</a> &ndash; &ldquo;We love because He first loved us.&rdquo;
</li>
<li data-start="1981" data-end="2097">
<a data-start="1983" data-end="2044">Romans 5:8</a> &ndash; &ldquo;While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
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🙌 Calls to Action
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<li data-start="2131" data-end="2221">
Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement in forgiveness and faith.
</li>
<li data-start="2222" data-end="2319">
Share this episode with someone navigating father wounds and struggling with forgiveness.
</li>
<li data-start="2320" data-end="2398">
Leave a review to help others find biblical encouragement and healing.
</li>
<li data-start="2399" data-end="2516">
Explore more devotionals on forgiveness and healing at <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/" data-start="2460" data-end="2515">BibleStudyTools.com</a>.
</li>
</ul>
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🔗 Resources &amp; Mentions
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<li data-start="2749" data-end="2875">
<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/family/singles/how-to-forgive-your-parents-for-childhood-pain.html">How to Forgive Your Father &ndash; Crosswalk.com</a>
</li>
<li data-start="2876" data-end="3069">
<a href="https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/prayer-for-family-pray-for-healing-and-protection-of-family.html">The Power of Forgiveness in Healing Family Relationships &ndash; Christianity.com</a>
</li>
</ul>

A Prayer to Forgive Our Fathers

Daily Meditation

In times of overwhelming needs—our own and those we carry for others—it’s easy to feel like prayer isn’t enough. In this heartfelt devotional, Laura Bailey reflects on how the Holy Spirit meets us in our weakness, interceding on our behalf when words fall short.

Rooted in Romans 8:27, Laura reminds us that prayer isn’t a last resort—it’s the first response. Even when we can’t articulate our needs, the Spirit who searches hearts and minds brings our burdens before the Father. This gentle meditation invites us to let go of striving and rest in the assurance that the Spirit prays perfectly for us, aligning our hearts with God’s will.

📝 Main Takeaways


Discover why prayer should be our first response—not a last resort.


Learn how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we’re too weary to find the words.


Find comfort in the assurance that God sees, hears, and answers our prayers according to His perfect will.


Be encouraged to trust the Spirit’s power to speak on your behalf, even when you feel at a loss.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced


Romans 8:27 – “The Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”


Romans 8:23 – Creation and believers groan, waiting for redemption.


Romans 8:26 – “We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes…”

🙌 Calls to Action


Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement in your walk with God.


Leave a review to help others find hope and strength through prayer.


Share this episode with someone feeling burdened by too many requests.


Explore more resources on the role of the Holy Spirit at BibleStudyTools.com.

Related Articles:


How the Holy Spirit Intercedes for Us – Crosswalk.com


What Does It Mean to Pray in the Spirit? – Christianity.com

Daily Meditation
In times of overwhelming needs&mdash;our own and those we carry for others&mdash;it&rsquo;s easy to feel like prayer isn&rsquo;t enough. In this heartfelt devotional, Laura Bailey reflects on how the Holy Spirit meets us in our weakness, interceding on our behalf when words fall short.
Rooted in Romans 8:27, Laura reminds us that prayer isn&rsquo;t a last resort&mdash;it&rsquo;s the first response. Even when we can&rsquo;t articulate our needs, the Spirit who searches hearts and minds brings our burdens before the Father. This gentle meditation invites us to let go of striving and rest in the assurance that the Spirit prays perfectly for us, aligning our hearts with God&rsquo;s will.
<hr data-start="1057" data-end="1060">
📝 Main Takeaways
<ul data-start="1088" data-end="1457">
<li data-start="1088" data-end="1159">
Discover why prayer should be our first response&mdash;not a last resort.
</li>
<li data-start="1160" data-end="1247">
Learn how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we&rsquo;re too weary to find the words.
</li>
<li data-start="1248" data-end="1358">
Find comfort in the assurance that God sees, hears, and answers our prayers according to His perfect will.
</li>
<li data-start="1359" data-end="1457">
Be encouraged to trust the Spirit&rsquo;s power to speak on your behalf, even when you feel at a loss.
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="1459" data-end="1462">
📖 Bible Verses Referenced
<ul data-start="1499" data-end="1916">
<li data-start="1499" data-end="1645">
<a data-start="1501" data-end="1564">Romans 8:27</a> &ndash; &ldquo;The Spirit intercedes for God&rsquo;s people in accordance with the will of God.&rdquo;
</li>
<li data-start="1646" data-end="1769">
<a data-start="1648" data-end="1711">Romans 8:23</a> &ndash; Creation and believers groan, waiting for redemption.
</li>
<li data-start="1770" data-end="1916">
<a data-start="1772" data-end="1835">Romans 8:26</a> &ndash; &ldquo;We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes&hellip;&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="1918" data-end="1921">
🙌 Calls to Action
<ul data-start="1950" data-end="2313">
<li data-start="1950" data-end="2037">
Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement in your walk with God.
</li>
<li data-start="2038" data-end="2114">
Leave a review to help others find hope and strength through prayer.
</li>
<li data-start="2115" data-end="2193">
Share this episode with someone feeling burdened by too many requests.
</li>
<li data-start="2194" data-end="2313">
Explore more resources on the role of the Holy Spirit at <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/" data-start="2257" data-end="2312">BibleStudyTools.com</a>.
</li>
</ul>
Related Articles:
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<li data-start="2544" data-end="2696">
<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/ways-the-holy-spirit-prays-for-you.html">How the Holy Spirit Intercedes for Us &ndash; Crosswalk.com</a>
</li>
<li data-start="2697" data-end="2849">
<a href="https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/what-is-praying-in-the-spirit.html">What Does It Mean to Pray in the Spirit? &ndash; Christianity.com</a>
</li>
</ul>

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