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Surprised by Prayer.

suggest that prayer is an effective adjunct to healthcare; it can provide peace, and provide hope for patients (Hubbartt, Corey, & Kautz, 2012). Like my student, some nurses are uncomfortable initiating prayer (Hubbartt et al., 2012), especially because patients may reject this act (Taylor, 2012). Nurses can monitor patients’ outward signs of acceptance of faith conversations. Does the patient have a Bible or prayer book at the bedside? Does he wear a cross on a chain? Is there a chaplain who visits the patient? In such cases, it may be appropriate to ask a patient if she would like to pray or discuss spirituality. In doing so, healthcare professionals provide occasions of invoking God’s grace. The words of Scripture ring true for us and for our patients: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16, ESV).