The Diagnosis Step of 5 Step Prayer Model – Randy Clark

The diagnosis step in the 5-step prayer model involves discerning the root cause of a person’s sickness or condition based on the information gathered during the interview. This step is crucial because it determines how to pray effectively for the person. The diagnosis is not always clear cut and may require the help of the Holy Spirit. Here are the key aspects of the diagnosis step with examples:

• Afflicting Spirit: If the pain gets worse or moves during prayer, or if the condition worsens when the person comes to church, it may indicate an afflicting spirit.
• Psychosomatic Illness: This can be a result of unresolved emotional or mental issues, such as trauma, unforgiveness, bitterness, or abuse.
  • If the condition began after a traumatic event, such as a spouse leaving, job loss, or emotional abuse, it could be psychosomatic.
  • It is noted that a psychosomatic illness is a real physical illness rooted in the soul or emotional state, not just in the person’s head, and can manifest as a diseased organ.
  • Prayer for psychosomatic issues often involves helping the person forgive, release bitterness, and confront lies they believe.
• Genetic or Hereditary Conditions: The condition might be passed down through generations.
  • This is identified in the interview step when asking if the condition runs in the family.
  • The source does not specify how to pray for these types of conditions.
• Natural Causes: The sickness can be a result of an accident, injury, or exposure to illness.
  • Examples include car accidents, falls, chills, or contagious illnesses like chickenpox.
• The source does not specify how to pray for these types of conditions.
• Unworthiness: A sense of unworthiness can block healing.
  • This is addressed by helping the person understand God’s grace and love2.
  • The source notes that it’s important not to accuse someone of lacking faith or having sin in their life if they are not healed.
• Autoimmune Diseases: The source suggests that many autoimmune diseases could be rooted in rejection, whether from a spouse, parents, children or other sources.
• It is noted that this is the opinion of the speaker.
• The way we think affects our feelings and body: The way a person thinks can affect their feelings which in turn affect organs and the immune system.

Lessons Learned During the Diagnosis Step:

• Not all sickness is the same: Different causes of sickness require different prayer approaches.
• Root Cause: It is important to identify and address the root cause of the condition, rather than just treating the symptoms.
• Holy Spirit’s Guidance: Sometimes, the cause may not be obvious and the minister may need to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance.
• Avoid Blanket Statements: It’s important not to assume that all cases of a specific condition have the same root cause.
• The spiritual and physical are connected: The source explains that the state of our soul and spirit can directly affect our physical health.
• A process of discovery: The speaker notes that it is sometimes not clear at first what is the diagnosis and the minister must wait for further information.

• Title: 5 Step Prayer Model
• Speaker: Randy Clark
• Start time: 9:01
• End time: 15:05