Loss and pain
Illness
Living with a health condition that changes life, mood, and plans.
What the Bible can tell you
The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed, and restore him from his bed of illness.
Psalms 41:3
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;
James 5:14
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.
Isaiah 40:29
A human reading
Getting sick wears out the body and the soul. Asking for help, resting, and accepting care is not a lack of faith. The text speaks of comfort for those who suffer, and that includes the support of loved ones and professionals.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.