A Prayer for Peace and Healing
"I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him." - Isaiah 57:19
Heavenly Father, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before you today with reverence and awe, for you are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. Your words resonate through the generations, and we are reminded of your promise in Isaiah 57:19: "I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him." Lord, we lift our hearts in gratitude for the gift of your peace, a peace that transcends all understanding, a peace that strengthens us in our weaknesses and calms the storms within our souls.
Father, as we reflect upon your word, we acknowledge that there are times when we find ourselves feeling distant from you, lost in the chaos of life or overwhelmed by burdens that seem too heavy to bear. We come to you, recognizing that we are often that one who is "far off" – whether it be through our struggles, doubts, or the trials that weigh heavily upon us. Yet, we take solace in the truth that your peace is extended to all. You invite us near, reminding us that no matter how far we may drift, your arms are always open to receive us back into your loving embrace.
Lord, we seek your peace today. We ask that you would fill our hearts with an assurance that we are not alone. You have promised to create the fruit of our lips; we pray that our words would be filled with love and encouragement to those around us. Help us to speak life into our situations, casting away negativity and doubt, and replacing it with the hope and peace that only you can provide. May our lips bear the fruit of kindness and grace, grounding us through challenges and fortifying our faith in you.
We also intercede for those who feel far away from your presence. There are many across the world who are wrestling with despair, fear, and hopelessness. Lord, we lift them up to you. Let them encounter your presence and feel the power of your peace enveloping them. May they recognize that your love transcends every barrier and that your promise of peace is available to them as it is to us. Draw them close, Lord, and guide them back to your heart, where they can find restoration and solace from the trials of life.
To those who are near, we pray for fresh outpourings of your peace upon them as well. In our busy lives, it’s easy to forget the stillness that comes from resting in your presence. We seek that sacred tranquility that you offer, especially in moments of anxiety and uncertainty. Allow us to be conduits of your peace in our communities, sharing your love and light with those around us. Empower us to carry your message of healing and hope—both for ourselves and for others.
Oh Lord, you have also promised to heal us. We stand upon that promise, declaring that through your grace, healing is not only possible but guaranteed. Heal our hearts from the wounds of the past, soothe our spirits from the bruises of life, and mend the brokenness that so easily ensnares us. Let your healing touch penetrate deep within us, erasing pain and replacing it with joy that overflows from a heart surrendered to you.
As we turn our hearts and minds towards you, help us to recognize that true peace and healing come from being in your presence. Teach us the importance of quiet moments, where we can focus solely on you and absorb your goodness. In our desperate strivings, may we find strength in stillness and know that you are God.
In closing, Lord, we echo the promise you have given us in Isaiah: Peace, peace to all—near and far. Let it resonate not only in our lives but also through us to those we encounter each day. We rest in the assurance that you are the God of peace and healing, and we hold firmly to your watchful presence in our lives. We thank you, Lord, for your unwavering faithfulness and your grace that sustains us.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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Isaiah 57:19 - "I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him."
"I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him." - Isaiah 57:19
Isaiah 57:18-19 - "I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. “And I will heal them.”"
Isaiah 57:1-2
Isaiah 57:21 - "There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked."
Isaiah 57:12 - "I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee."
Isaiah 57:3 - "¶ But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore."
Isaiah 57:20 - "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt."
"There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked." - Isaiah 57:21
Isaiah 57:2 - "He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness."
Isaiah 57:5 - "Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?"
Isaiah 57:14 - "And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people."
Isaiah 57:17 - "For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart."
Isaiah 57:7 - "Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice."
Isaiah 57:20-21 - "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked."
Isaiah 57:16 - "For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made."
Isaiah 57:1 - "The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come."
Isaiah 57:18 - "I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners."
Isaiah 57:9 - "And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell."
Isaiah 57:10 - "Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet saidst thou not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieved."
Isaiah 57:4 - "Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,"
"I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee." - Isaiah 57:12
"¶ But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore." - Isaiah 57:3
Isaiah 57:11 - "And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?"
Isaiah 57:6 - "Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?"
Isaiah 57:15 - "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
Isaiah 57:1-2 - "The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous are taken away from calamity, they enter into peace; those who walk uprightly will rest on their beds."
"He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." - Isaiah 57:2
Isaiah 57:8 - "Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou sawest it."
"But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt." - Isaiah 57:20