‘The Bible does not model just one always applicable always correct way to pray for the sick. However, it does present some principles to apply, such as interviewing a person to find out what is wrong. Jesus did this. He also modelled receiving revelation from the Father regarding what to do. Jesus varied the ways He chose to minister and modelled a process of prayer selection based on the condition He was dealing with. He did not minister to the demonized in the same way He ministered to the sick or broken hearted. He also modelled what to do when healing did not happen immediately – He re-interviewed the person and prayed again. He modelled what to do when an evil spirit does not come out when first commanded – He continued to tell it to come out.’ The principles we’re to apply when praying for the sick can be itemised like this:
- Interview – Where does it hurt? Why does this person have this condition?
- Diagnosis and Prayer Selection – How do I pray into this?
- Prayer Ministry: Praying for Effect – Speaking with authority; telling the body what to do.
- Stop and Re-interview – Ask how are they doing? Keep going for as long as they let you (from 10 to zero).
- Post-Prayer Suggestions – What next?
[Note: The Essential Guide to Healing by Bill Johnson & Randy Clark, p219.]
The Essential Guide to Healing by Bill Johnson & Randy Clark, p219