Hezekiah’s Prayer for Healing
A Tearful Appeal for Mercy
Prayers for Healing📖 2 Kings 20:1–6Isaiah 38
Context
After being told by the prophet Isaiah that he would die, King Hezekiah turns to the wall and prays. God responds by extending his life fifteen years.
The Prayer
I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee.
Reference: 2 Kings 20:1–6 (Also in: Isaiah 38)
Breaking Down the Prayer
Let's explore each phrase to understand its deeper meaning.
"Turned his face to the wall"
Hezekiah seeks God privately and earnestly. (2 Kings 20:2)
"Wept sore"
Prayer includes emotional honesty. (2 Kings 20:3)
Spiritual Significance
- •God hears desperate prayer.
- •Life is in God’s hands.
- •Prayer can change outcomes.
What We Can Learn
- •Seek God in crisis.
- •Pray honestly.
- •Trust God’s sovereignty.
How to Apply This Prayer
Here are practical ways to incorporate this prayer into your daily life.
- 1.Pray earnestly in sickness.
- 2.Trust God’s timing.
- 3.Remain faithful in healing.
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