Think of what life would be like without nurses. You wouldn’t have someone there to do your checkups, administer shots, or help you with treatment plans. No one would be there after surgery or before surgery, no one would be there to assist the doctor, and your pleas for help would be unanswered. Plus, there’d be no nurse friend to call when you have weird symptoms and are wondering if you need to go to the ER or not.
Scripture repeatedly encourages people to care for the sick and the broken, even saying that “as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to Me” [Matthew 25:40]. This is exactly what nurses do! They’re the hands and feet of the ultimate Healer.
If you’re looking for ways to encourage some of the nurses in your life, here are some Bible verses to uplift them.
- “…I was sick and you visited Me… as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to Me.” – Luke 25:35; 40
- “Serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13
- “And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” – Luke 9:2
- “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:8
- “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people…” – Galatians 6:10
A nurse’s prayer
Praying for the nurses in your life—whether they’re family members, friends, or the people currently helping to take care of you—is always appreciated. It’s one way you can give back to the person who’s giving so much to you.
If you’re not sure what to pray, think about praying for:
- Strength as they go through their shift
- Compassion and understanding as they work with their patients
- Comfort through the difficult moments
- Wisdom for treating patients
- God’s presence in their shift and daily life
As you lift them up in prayer, also think about the people that they’ll be serving and helping that day. Pray that they would be agents of peace and kindness to those they encounter, and that God’s healing would be present through them.
Encouraging healthcare workers
Nurse, doctor, surgeon, technician: they’re each important parts of our medical system. Without them, we’d have a much different experience. As Christians, we’re called to show love and kindness for those around us.
Here are some ways you can support your medical staff, whether you’re interacting with them for a routine checkup or surgery.
- Speak words of encouragement. Some days are long. Some days are hard. We’ve all had those days. When you see your doctor or your nurse, look for ways to encourage them and build them up. Share Bible verses for nurses or doctors with them, or other words of encouragement!
- Offer to pray for or with them. God works powerfully when His people come together in prayer! Through your prayer, you can encourage them, support them, and nurture their soul.
- Thank them for the work they do. Be sure to thank them for how they’re caring for you, helping you to stay healthy and their willingness to be there during difficult moments.
Scripture says it best: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up” [Thessalonians 5:11]. As you interact with them, know that your words have impact! Being a source of encouragement and Christian love can help change the trajectory of their day.
