Praying for the sick is not a ritual; it is a spiritual assignment of authority. Every believer carries the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11 MEV). When you speak healing, you are not begging God to act—you are partnering with His Word and the finished work of the cross to enforce what He already purchased.
Many Christians hesitate when they encounter sickness. They wonder, What if nothing happens? But Scripture commands us to lay hands on the sick and believe (Mark 16:17–18 NKJV). Healing is not optional; it is part of the Gospel. Jesus healed everywhere He went, demonstrating that deliverance and physical healing are inseparable acts of compassion and authority.
Anointing with Oil and Praying Audibly
When you step into a hospital room, a friend’s home, or even pray for yourself, anointing oil becomes a tangible representation of the Holy Spirit’s power. Scripture declares, “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:14 MEV)
The oil itself is not magical—it is a point of contact. As you apply it in Jesus’ name, you set apart the person and environment for God’s presence. Speak out loud. Silent prayers can express intimacy, but healing prayer demands authority. Jesus spoke to the fever (Luke 4:39 CJB) and it left. He commanded the storm to be still and the demons to flee. Likewise, speak audibly:
“In the name of Jesus Christ, I anoint you and command sickness to leave your body now. I rebuke every spirit of infirmity and declare healing from the top of your head to the soles of your feet.”
Anoint the head, shoulders, or hands—wherever you can respectfully make contact. If touching the person directly isn’t appropriate, place a prayer cloth as a proxy of faith, just as the woman touched Jesus’ garment (Mark 5:27–29 MEV).
You can order Kathy DeGraw’s Kingdom Scents anointing oil and prayer cloths at kathydegrawministries.org/shop.
Lay Hands on the Sick and Command Healing
Jesus didn’t simply ask for healing—He released it. He laid hands on the lepers, the blind, and the oppressed. His touch was an impartation of the Kingdom. Scripture tells us, “They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark 16:18 MEV)
When you lay hands on someone, you transmit divine life. Do not fear germs, reports, or contagion. You carry a higher authority. The same Spirit that dwells in you neutralizes every power of sickness. Simply wash your hands afterward and trust God’s protection.
If you are ministering to someone bedridden or unable to respond, pray with faith anyway. Words have no distance in the Spirit. God’s presence will saturate the room when faith and obedience unite.
Command the Spirit of Infirmity to Leave
Healing prayer is incomplete without addressing the demonic root. Many illnesses are empowered by a spirit of infirmity (Luke 13:11 NKJV). Jesus cast out spirits before declaring healing because deliverance clears the atmosphere for restoration.
Say:
“Spirit of infirmity, I command you to leave this body now in Jesus’ name. You have no legal right here. I evict you by the authority of Christ and release the healing virtue of the Holy Spirit.”
This is not shouting in the flesh; it is spiritual enforcement. Demons respond to authority, not volume. Pray with conviction rooted in the cross.
Build an Atmosphere of Faith
Before praying, remove unbelief from the environment. Jesus Himself put doubters out of the room before raising Jairus’s daughter (Mark 5:40 MEV). Share testimonies, read healing scriptures aloud, and invite family members or friends to agree in prayer. Faith is contagious, and collective agreement unlocks miracles.
You can watch practical demonstrations of faith-filled healing prayers on Kathy DeGraw’s YouTube Channel at youtube.com/@KathyDeGraw. Each episode trains you to operate boldly in the supernatural through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Using Prayer Cloths as Points of Contact
Acts 19:11–12 (NKJV) records that “God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them.” Prayer cloths are not superstition—they are instruments of faith. When anointed and prayed over, they carry a tangible reminder of God’s presence.
Lay the cloth on the affected area or under a pillow, chair, or hospital bed. Every time you or the family prays, it re-activates faith and expectation. Encourage the person’s loved ones to continue anointing daily, especially after negative medical reports. Each application declares, “Healing belongs to you.”
Pray the Word of God
Faith begins where the Word of God is known. Speak scriptures of healing and deliverance aloud. Here are a few to declare:
- “By His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5 MEV)
- “He sent His word and healed them.” (Psalm 107:20 NKJV)
- “I am the Lord who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26 MEV)
Combine these scriptures with decrees such as:
“I decree my body absorbs nutrients properly.”
“I declare inflammation leaves my joints.”
“I evict the spirit of infirmity and command restoration to every cell.”
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Radical Faith Releases Healing
The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force (Matthew 11:12 MEV). Radical faith presses through obstacles. The woman with the issue of blood risked ridicule to reach Jesus. Bartimaeus shouted louder when told to be quiet. True faith acts.
When you pray for the sick, you are not hoping; you are enforcing. Say, “I believe healing is manifesting now.” Command pain to leave and declare life. Don’t stop after one prayer—persevere until manifestation appears.
Questions to Ask Yourself
- Do I believe that God still heals today through His people?
- Have I taken spiritual authority over the spirit of infirmity, or have I only prayed for comfort?
- Am I praying audibly and with boldness, or passively hoping?
- What scriptures am I standing on for my healing or for someone else’s?
- How can I create an atmosphere of faith in my home, hospital, or ministry setting?
Prayer Declarations
In the name of Jesus, I release the healing power of the Holy Spirit into my body.
I command every demonic affliction and spirit of infirmity to leave now.
I speak strength to my immune system and regeneration to my organs.
I declare that my mind and body align with the Word of God.
I decree that the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead gives life to my mortal body.
I thank You, Lord, that I walk in divine health and wholeness.
Continue speaking these declarations daily until your atmosphere aligns with heaven. Remember: the Word spoken with faith becomes a sword that cuts through sickness and oppression.
Receive Your Healing and Equip Others
You were created to be a vessel of healing. Don’t wait for a title or ministry platform. Wherever you go—workplace, grocery store, hospital—you are the carrier of His presence. Keep a small bottle of anointing oil in your bag or pocket and ask the Holy Spirit to highlight those who need prayer.
If you want to grow deeper in understanding the deliverance-healing connection, enroll in Kathy DeGraw’s Deliverance and Healing Training course at training.kathydegrawministries.org. This online training will teach you to identify spirits of infirmity, close demonic doors, and release supernatural healing with confidence.
You can also explore more teachings on the Prophetic Spiritual Warfare Podcast and Kathy’s YouTube channel to stay equipped and inspired.
Take the Next Step
If this teaching stirred your faith, don’t let it fade. Pick up your bottle of anointing oil, your Bible, and begin to practice. Pray audibly, anoint boldly, and command healing with authority. Visit kathydegrawministries.org/shop to order anointing oils and prayer cloths, and grab Healed at Last on Amazon to learn how to overcome sickness and receive your physical healing.
The power of God is ready to flow through you—step into it today.
