God’s love for His creation extends beyond humanity, reaching even the animals we care for and cherish.
The Bible speaks about the responsibility we have toward the creatures of the earth, and His healing power is available for them as well.
Whether you’re seeking prayer for a beloved pet or livestock in need of God’s touch, these 25 powerful healing scriptures will remind you that God’s care and love for animals is ever-present.
25 Powerful Healing Scriptures for Animals (with Related Verses)
1. Psalm 36:6 – God’s Preservation of All Living Creatures
“Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.” – Psalm 36:6 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” – Psalm 50:10
- “The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.” – Psalm 145:15
Confession and Declaration: I declare that the Lord preserves and sustains every living creature. He watches over the health of the animals in my care, bringing healing and protection in times of need.
2. Genesis 1:30 – God’s Provision for Every Animal
“And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.” – Genesis 1:30 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them.” – Matthew 6:26
- “A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God provides for the animals. Just as He created them, He sustains them with health, strength, and provision in every season.
3. Job 12:10 – The Life of Every Creature is in God’s Hands
“In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.” – Job 12:10 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” – John 1:3
- “He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” – Psalm 121:4
Confession and Declaration: I declare that the life and breath of every animal is in God’s capable hands. I trust Him to heal and protect them from harm.
4. Psalm 145:9 – God’s Mercy is Over All His Works
“The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” – Psalm 145:9 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.” – Psalm 147:9
- “Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” – Psalm 145:16
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God’s mercy and goodness extend to all His creatures. He opens His hand to heal, restore, and provide for every animal in need.
5. Matthew 6:26 – God Cares for the Birds of the Air
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” – Matthew 6:26 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:7
- “Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them.” – Luke 12:24
Confession and Declaration: I declare that just as God cares for the birds of the air, He is watching over the animals in my care. His provision and healing are at work in their lives.
6. Proverbs 12:10 – A Righteous Man Cares for His Animals
“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” – Nahum 1:7
- “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” – Psalm 150:6
Confession and Declaration: I declare that I will care for the animals God has entrusted to me with love and righteousness. I believe in His healing power to bring restoration to their bodies.
7. Luke 12:6 – God Remembers Every Sparrow
“Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?” – Luke 12:6 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The Lord preserveth all them that love him.” – Psalm 145:20
- “For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.” – Psalm 8:5
Confession and Declaration: I declare that no creature is forgotten by God. His healing hand is upon every animal, bringing them comfort, strength, and restoration.
8. Psalm 104:14 – God Provides for Animals and Man
“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth.” – Psalm 104:14 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” – Psalm 24:1
- “The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” – Psalm 121:8
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God provides for both man and beast. He sustains their health and well-being, causing His healing to flow abundantly over their lives.
9. Exodus 23:12 – Rest for Your Animals
“Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.” – Exodus 23:12 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” – Exodus 20:8
- “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God’s rest extends to all creation. My animals are refreshed and renewed in the rest provided by God, and His healing touch brings peace and restoration.
10. Psalm 50:11 – God Knows Every Creature by Name
“I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.” – Psalm 50:11 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee.” – Jeremiah 1:5
- “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.” – Ephesians 2:10
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God knows every creature, even by name. He watches over them with care, and His healing is at work in their lives.
11. Hosea 2:18 – Covenant with the Creatures of the Earth
“And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground.” – Hosea 2:18 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid.” – Leviticus 26:6
- “And I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.” – Leviticus 26:6
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God has made a covenant with His creatures. His peace surrounds them, and His healing covers every animal under His protection.
12. Jeremiah 31:28 – God Watches Over His Creatures to Heal
“And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the Lord.” –
Jeremiah 31:28 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord.” – Jeremiah 30:17
- “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” – Psalm 107:20
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God watches over His creatures, bringing healing, restoration, and protection over every animal.
13. Isaiah 40:11 – God’s Gentle Care for His Flock
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” – Isaiah 40:11 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
- “And I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord God.” – Ezekiel 34:15
Confession and Declaration: I agree with God’s words for my pets and declare that God is looking over them.
14. Matthew 10:29 – Not One Sparrow Falls Without God’s Knowledge
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” – Matthew 10:29 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” – Luke 12:7
- “Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” – Matthew 10:31
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God’s eyes are on every creature, even the smallest sparrow. His love, care, and healing touch are always available for animals in need.
15. Proverbs 27:23 – Be Diligent in Caring for Animals
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.” – Proverbs 27:23 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
- “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly.” – 1 Peter 5:2
Confession and Declaration: I declare that I will diligently care for the animals God has entrusted to me, trusting that His healing and protection will cover them at all times.
16. Isaiah 11:6 – God’s Peace Restores Harmony in Creation
“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.” – Isaiah 11:6 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.” – Romans 8:22
- “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God’s peace and healing power will restore harmony in all creation, including the animals. His love brings calm and restoration to every living creature.
17. Jonah 4:11 – God’s Concern Extends to All Creatures
“And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?” – Jonah 4:11 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “But Nineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left, and many animals as well.” – Jonah 4:11 (NIV)
- “The righteous care for the needs of their animals.” – Proverbs 12:10 (NIV)
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God cares deeply for every creature He has made. His compassion extends to all animals, and His healing touch reaches them in times of need.
18. Job 38:41 – God Provides for the Ravens
“Who provideth for the raven his food? When his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.” – Job 38:41 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.” – Psalm 147:9
- “Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them.” – Luke 12:24
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God hears the cries of all His creatures, providing food, healing, and care for animals. His provision is always timely and abundant.
19. Isaiah 65:25 – No Harm in God’s Kingdom
“The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord.” – Isaiah 65:25 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” – Psalm 37:11
- “And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land.” – Ezekiel 34:25
Confession and Declaration: I declare that in God’s kingdom, no harm or destruction will come to His creatures. His peace and healing are present for all animals under His care.
20. Ezekiel 34:15 – God Feeds and Protects His Flock
“I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord God.” – Ezekiel 34:15 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” – Psalm 23:2
- “The Lord will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes.” – Psalm 41:2
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God provides both food and rest for His creatures. His protection and healing cover them, bringing peace and well-being to all animals.
21. Psalm 147:9 – God Provides Food for Every Creature
“He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.” – Psalm 147:9 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.” – Psalm 33:5
- “The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.” – Psalm 104:21
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God provides food and healing for every animal. His goodness sustains them, and they lack nothing under His care.
22. Luke 15:4 – God Searches for the Lost Sheep
“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?” – Luke 15:4 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
- “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God watches over every creature, including those who are lost or in need of healing. His love reaches out to them, providing restoration and care.
23. Deuteronomy 25:4 – Caring for Animals’ Needs
“Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.” – Deuteronomy 25:4 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The laborer is worthy of his hire.” – Luke 10:7
- “Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.” – Galatians 6:6
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God’s principles of care and provision extend to all creatures. I will be mindful of the needs of animals and trust that God’s healing will cover them.
24. Genesis 7:2 – God Calls Animals Into the Ark
“Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female.” – Genesis 7:2 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “The animals going in were male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah.” – Genesis 7:9 (NIV)
- “And the Lord shut him in.” – Genesis 7:16
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God watches over animals in times of trouble and distress. Just as He protected them in the ark, His healing and protection will surround them today.
25. Psalm 8:6-8 – God Gave Mankind Dominion Over Animals
“Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.” – Psalm 8:6-8 (KJV)
Related Verses:
- “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” – Genesis 1:28
- “And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.” – Genesis 9:1
Confession and Declaration: I declare that God has given mankind stewardship over animals, and with that responsibility comes the assurance of His healing and protection for every creature.
Conclusion: Embracing God’s Healing for All His Creation
Through these 25 Powerful Healing Scriptures for Animals, we are reminded of God’s deep love and care for every creature He created. His promises of provision, healing, and protection extend to our pets, livestock, and all animals.
As we pray these scriptures and make our confessions and declarations, let’s trust in God’s ability to bring healing and restoration. We have a responsibility to care for His creation, reflecting His love and compassion in all that we do.
Let this be a time of faith-filled prayers, knowing that our cries for healing will be met with His grace and mercy, ensuring that every creature receives the healing they need.
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What prayers can bring comfort and healing to animals in distress?
One heartfelt prayer for animals is: “Loving Creator, I ask for Your healing touch upon [animal’s name]. Please ease their suffering and restore their health. Surround them with Your love and grace. Amen.” This prayer can help you connect spiritually while seeking comfort for your furry friends.
How can I understand God’s perspective on animal suffering?
The Bible reflects God’s compassion for all living beings. Verses like Proverbs 12:10, which states, “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal,” emphasize that God values the well-being of animals. Understanding this can deepen our empathy and responsibility towards them.
What should I consider when praying for an injured animal?
When praying for an injured animal, it’s important to express your love and concern. You can pray for wisdom in providing care and for divine healing. Incorporate Scriptures like Psalm 147:3, which reassures us that “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds,” as a reminder of God’s healing power.
How can I support a sick pet through prayer?
Praying for a sick pet involves faith and compassion. A simple prayer might be: “Dear God, please bless [pet’s name] with strength and healing. May they feel Your presence and love during this difficult time.” Combining prayer with loving care can create a nurturing environment for recovery.
