I have noticed many broadcasts requesting blessings and prayers for members and or loved ones in need.  So much so that I was compelled to do a little hunting online for a focused meaningful and effective spell and here is one I found to be both effective to the receiver and empowering to the giver.  Blessed Be my friends! 

WITCHES LADDER FOR COMFORT AND BLESSING
If you want to do a spell to comfort [a sick friend], try making a witch's ladder.
Take a long blue cord or ribbon, and collect 7 symbols to hang from it -- things like
Grey feathers for protection during sleep, sprigs of healing herbs, garlic for healing
and protection, small talismans, conjure bags, charms you get the idea. The important
thing is that the symbols should represent comfort, protection, and healing. Tie them to
the cord and charge it with comforting power.
BLESSING OIL
--1 to 4 lavender blossoms --2 drops each sage, basil, patchouli essential oil
--Carrier oil (can be olive used for protection, almond, sunflower, etc.)
Choose a small dark vial. Place all but the oil in the vial together, then add enough oil to fill the bottle.
Shake thoroughly. Use for anointing ritual candles, self, consecrating tools, etc.
Lavender is there for purification, happiness, love, and peace; Basil brings protection and love;
Sage brings purification, protection, healing, wealth, longevity;
Patchouli brings prosperity, wards off evil and negativity, aids divination.
All of these are desirable generic attributes so makes a good blend for general purposes.
Great for keeping on your personal altar for magical workings.