Children Can Pray For Healing Too

A child shows up at church with a terrible headache and can’t even make it to children’s ministry. Minutes later, the pain is gone. Then the story takes an unexpected turn: he turns around and prays for his grandpa’s ear infection, and the next day the report is that it’s mostly gone. That single moment captures the heartbeat of this conversation with Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her straightforward belief that the healing power of Jesus Christ is not just a Bible story, it’s something we can still practice through prayer.I’m sharing Linda’s perspective on Christian healing ministry, the laying on of hands, and why she takes Scripture literally when it says to pray for the sick and expect recovery. She talks about pursuing a “healing anointing” over years, praying for people again and again, and seeing a wide range of healings. You’ll also hear the kind of simple, direct prayer she offers for anyone dealing with pain, sickness, disease, or physical weakness, with language meant to build faith and invite hope.We also lean into a question that challenges a lot of assumptions: what if God wants to heal children, and what if God wants to use children to heal others? The testimony Linda shares is short, vivid, and very practical, especially for families, church leaders, and anyone searching for faith healing stories, prayer for healing, and real-world testimonies from a local church community.If this resonates, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What’s your honest reaction to the child’s testimony?Have a prayer request? Send us a text!Support the showIf this podcast has been a blessing to you and you’d like to support the mission's ministry of RiverGate Church, we invite you to make a donation. Your generosity helps extend the impact of this work and allows us to reach more people with hope and healing. You can give electronically using CashApp ($RGCTULSA) or Paypal ([email protected]). Please enter MISSIONS for reason. Thank you for being a part!