What does the Bible say about sick children?
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The Bible teaches that sick children are precious to God, and that families may bring their fears, needs, and hopes to him in prayer, trusting his wise and compassionate care. James 5:14-16 encourages the church to pray earnestly for the sick, seeking the Lord's mercy and forgiveness while recognizing that healing rests in his hands. Philippians 4:6 calls anxious hearts to prayer with thanksgiving, and Nahum 1:7 declares that the Lord is a refuge in trouble. Psalm 41:3 portrays God as sustaining the weak, while Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength to those who wait for him. Parents can also remember that children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3) and are watched over by God (Matthew 18:10).
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- Philippians 4:6
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Isaiah 40:31
but those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
- James 5:14-15
[14] Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, [15] and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
- Psalms 41:3
Yahweh will sustain him on his sickbed, And restore him from his bed of illness.
- James 5:14-16
[14] Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, [15] and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. [16] Confess your offenses to one another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous man is powerfully effective.
- Nahum 1:7
Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
- Romans 5:3-4
[3] Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; [4] and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:
- Psalms 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
- Matthew 18:10
See that you don't despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
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