Prayer and Scripture for the body and the mind: recovery, chronic illness, anxiety, the long wait between a diagnosis and knowing. Written with the assumption that faith and medicine are not opponents, and that the hardest part is usually the waiting.
Healing & Well-Being · Oct 10, 2025
Life can feel heavy. Even when we have faith, seasons of sadness and despair can leave us searching for meaning and light. But God’s Word has never changed — and His promises are still powerful today.
What is Sleep Hygiene? Strong sleep hygiene means having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep.
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Learn about 17 Bible verses for anger with Pray.com
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There's no doubt that the regular practice of mindfulness and meditation is good for your health and overall well-being.
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Many people talk of feeling or being blessed — described as an experience of gratitude, acceptance of God’s gifts, and general good fortune. But blessings don’t come from luck or chance.
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Learn how to calm your own anxiety through faith, prayer, and God.
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Stress has a critical function. We respond to threats more quickly and avoid danger when we are under stress.
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You may have heard of the practice of mindfulness, the non-judgmental recognition of the present moment, and its many benefits.
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Learn about different prayers for the deceased and dying with Pray.com
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A lot of disciplines make their way to the forefront of Christian discussions regarding how to become more like Jesus. The majority of them revolve around such things as prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship with others. What gets overlooked too often is developing a sense of gratitude within our daily practices. Gratitude is powerful, and it can make your life better in so many ways. It’s quite difficult to feel sad or sorry for yourself when you are feeling gratitude.
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Anxiety in the modern world is a troubling phenomenon that seems to be growing with each year that passes. The tension and unpredictability of the current global climate seem to be the major contributing factor.
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There are many spiritual practices on Earth, but meditation is the oldest. In fact, the Bible often speaks about the importance of meditation and the purposeful placement of it before prayer.
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Travel is a big part of our lives. We go on vacations, travel during the holidays, and go on business trips.
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What brings you joy in your life? Hearing a child laugh, attending a family dinner, or participating in a community outreach event are all things that bring a feeling of happiness into our lives. Yet, are they joyful?
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The knowledge and understanding of forgiveness is one of the most important things we can have. Unforgiveness breeds bitterness, resentment, anger, unkindness, and even despair.
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Mindfulness is a very important practice. It’s especially helpful when we are overwhelmed by daily obligations and responsibilities. In its simplest form, mindfulness can be referred to as moment awareness.
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When we think of fruit, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a tasty treat. But the fruits of the Spirit are a little more complicated than that.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 2, 2021 – In the wake of an upsurge in COVID-19 fatalities across the United States, Pray.com will host Protect America — a faith-based conversation…
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From the very beginning of time, people have asked the same question: what is the meaning of life? Various people and cultures have expressed different opinions on this subject.
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Those of us who lead busy lives often find that when the day is over, we're exhausted. Because of this fatigue, it can be hard for us to remember our nightly prayers .
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You’ve probably been there. Darkness is all around, everything is calm, and you can hear the sound of crickets outside. The problem is that it’s the middle of the night, and you can’t fall asleep.
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Self-confidence is when you believe that your own abilities, capacities, and judgments are reliable. Self-confidence isn't quite the same as self-esteem. Self-esteem is how we measure our personal worth.
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How do you meditate? You might have googled the question and found a ton of different answers about basic meditation techniques. But, for many Christians, those answers might simply create more questions.
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It’s important to learn how to relax. When fears, anxiety, and worry build over a short period, we can feel stressed. Short periods of stress are normal and to be expected in our day-to-day lives.
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It’s easy to be troubled by the appearance of ‘intrusive thoughts.’ You might be a fundamentally good person — morally responsible, conscientious, and God-loving.
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It would be nice if we all had a little more kindness these days. We as Christians should strive to be examples of how to live with kindness and compassion in a world that increasingly seems polarized and hostile.
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One thing we all learn is that life can be tough. And in today’s climate, it can be especially tough to find the strength to even get out of bed, let alone face our problems. So how do we find the strength to carry on?
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Loving-kindness meditation (LKM) is a form of self-help Christians can use to silence any negative self-talk that may be plaguing them in the back of their minds.
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Discover how to deal with the increasing problems of mental health in the workplace, including anxiety and burnout.
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God's mercy is an incredible gift that we are not worthy of experiencing, but have received through God's love.
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Mindfulness and meditation are two different strategies. Both have awesome healing modalities and can be combined to create a perfect mixture of wellness and serenity.
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How to Develop and Maintain New Habits It’s no secret that the best-laid plans for the new year are statistically of the rails by February, to the tune of an 80% failure rate. What’s up with that?
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What are affirmations, and why should we implement them into our daily lives as Christians? Affirmations are inspirational messages that incite positive changes in our lives.
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When a friend, loved one, or family member is sick, it can throw our lives into chaos. Supporting someone who's sick requires compassion, empathy, and strength.
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When you feel anxious, everything seems overwhelming. Every task seems demanding and complex, and every new activity adds a new worry to your burdened mind. But as a Christian, you can turn to God when you're anxious.
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One of the great joys of the Christian faith is the sense of comfort that we can find in the Bible, in the grace of God, and in prayer.
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Almost everyone has heard the phrase ‘forgive and forget.’ The problem is that forgiveness isn't always easy, especially when the grievance is considered by many to be unforgivable.
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When we are having a difficult day, we turn to God and the words he left for us in the Bible. His words and messages of love are reassuring. They help us get through our daily struggles.
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Emotional and physical wellness is incredibly important — it allows you to handle your life with less stress and a positive outlook. One way to track wellness is to practice self-care.
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There are many different ways we can connect with God in our daily lives. Short, powerful prayers that you can say at any time during the day give you an opportunity to start an…
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"The Sinner's Prayer" is a prayer that Christians say after repenting and believing in Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. It’s often associated with the moment of conversion into Christianity.
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Currently, 2,500 apps exist to provide you with guided meditations at bedtime. The apps are for those chasing tranquility before bed.
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Today, the "Good Samaritan" term is used to describe someone who comes to the aid of others out of a gesture of kindness. It derives from the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a story Christians are very familiar with.
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In Mark 11:2 , Jesus tells His followers: “So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” There’s immense power in the prayer of a righteous Christian.
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Anyone who has experienced addiction recovery is probably familiar with the Serenity Prayer. The Serenity Prayer is one of the most well-known prayers among both religious and non-religious people.
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Walking meditation is a mindfulness exercise that combines the physical activity of walking with the focused mindfulness of meditation. While you are walking, you focus on a mind-body connection.
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A state of happiness is something that we all seek, and it can prove elusive in our busy, stressful modern lives. Happiness means different things to different people.
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Self-awareness is a form of self-reflection where we clearly examine our state of being, our feelings, and the appropriateness of actions or behavior in our daily life.
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As a Christian, you can't escape hearing about sin. Often, sin is viewed as the worst thing a Christian can do and, if we aren’t careful, it can mean a complete departure from God's ways.
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A soul is what most people think of when asked to describe a spirit, but the true answer is much more complex. Spirit isn't simply a force within us that keeps us alive.
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Meditation is often a subject of debate among Christians. Meditation can help us develop inner strength, resilience, and love for God.
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As Christians, we are taught early in life the importance of forgiveness and letting go. John 1:9 tells us: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins…
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