Looking for a Bible verse of encouragement for a card to a friend in the hospital?

Question

I'd appreciate any Bible verse suggestions that I could use for the card.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

Answer 2

Ps. 34:18: “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” Ps. 103:13, 14: “As a father shows mercy to his sons, Jehovah has shown mercy to those fearing him. For he himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust.” Ps. 27:10: “In case my own father and my own mother did leave me, even Jehovah himself would take me up.” Rev. 21:4, 5: “‘[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’ And the One seated on the throne said: ‘Look! I am making all things new.’ Also, he says: ‘Write, because these words are faithful and true.’”

Answer 3

Psalms 37: 10 - 11

And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more; And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be...

But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth,
And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace...

Revelations 21: 1 - 4

“I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away....Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’”

Answer 4

1 Samuel 20:42
42 Jonathan said to David, "Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the LORD, saying, 'The LORD is witness between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants forever.' " Then David left, and Jonathan went back to the town.

Job 29:4 (New International Version)
4 Oh, for the days when I was in my prime,
when God's intimate friendship blessed my house,

James 4:4
4You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.

Proverbs 12:26
26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, [a]
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Proverbs 12:26 Or man is a guide to his neighbor

Answer 5

http://www.jesushealers.com/Healing%20Scriptures.htm

This person Dodie Osteen if you are not familiar with her had liver cancer and was told to go home, she only had 3 weeks to live, but she kept preaching and believing this verses and it helped her pull through. She is living today cancer free. I'm not sure of your friend's situation, but these verses could help along with the story. Dodie has a book on her story, it is very encouraging.

Answer 6

I like the scriptures at Revelation 21:3-5 where it speaks of the day when sickness and death will be no more. Speaking of God's promise to his faithful servants.

Answer 7

Depending on how serious the condition is, I like this one. Jeremiah 29:11-13.

Answer 8

Isaiah 53:5 "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

Answer 9

Mt 12:15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Answer 10

You could opt for the humourous take on things, "Take up thy bed and walk"?