In sickness, we should trust God—even when the path is difficult.

Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. Then he prayed again, and the sky poured rain and the earth produced its fruit. My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, et him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. James 5:13-20

God cares about our physical well-being.  After all, He created our body to be a temple for His Spirit.

Ungodly choices can lead to illness (John 5:14). So when we’re afflicted, it’s wise to ask God to search our heart and reveal anything He wants us to address (Psalms 139:23-24). Most of the time, though, health problems are simply part of our human condition—a symptom of mankind’s fallen state rather than evidence of personal sin. The truth is, disease and sickness affect just about everyone at some point. So what response does God desire from us?

Our heavenly Father wants us to be aware of His presence and to stay in communication with Him (1 Thessalonians 5:17), leaning on Him as we receive medical treatment. Developing a pattern of prayerfulness is the best way to prepare for the unexpected.

God’s Word also calls us to intercede for one another. Its instructions include calling the elders of the church to pray and anoint the afflicted person with oil in Jesus’ name (James 5:14).

Our Father is able to heal, but He sometimes allows the condition to remain. When requesting restored health, we should ask with faith in God’s ability and confidence in His perfect will.