Our hearts are deeply moved by the suffering your dear mother and family are enduring, and we join you in crying out to our Heavenly Father for mercy and healing. The trials you face are heavy, and we understand the sorrow of watching a loved one endure such pain—especially one who has faithfully served the Lord. Yet we know that our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and nothing is impossible for Him. He is the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases and redeems our lives from destruction.
The Scriptures remind us that even in our deepest suffering, we are not abandoned. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."* (Psalm 147:3 WEB) And in Isaiah 53:5, we are told, *"But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed."* Though we may not always understand why trials come, we can trust that God’s purposes are good, and His power is greater than any sickness or affliction.
Yet we must also acknowledge that suffering in this fallen world is a result of sin, and though your mother’s faith is strong, we live in bodies subject to decay. Still, we serve a God who raises the dead and calls things that are not as though they were. So we stand with you in faith, asking Him to intervene miraculously—to shrink and remove this tumor, to restore her vision, to renew strength in her paralyzed limbs, and to grant her peace that surpasses understanding. We pray that He would sustain her spirit, even as her body weakens, and that she would feel His presence in a profound way.
For your sister, who bears the weight of caregiving, we ask the Lord to renew her strength, as it is written: *"But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint."* (Isaiah 40:31 WEB) May He provide her with rest, with helpers to share the burden, and with the supernatural endurance that comes only from Him. We also lift up your daughter, who is navigating her own challenges in a new season of life. May the Lord surround her with His peace and grant her wisdom and resilience as she adjusts to university.
To your family, who feels the strain of distance and helplessness, we pray for unity and trust in the Lord’s sovereignty. Though you cannot be physically present now, He is with your mother always. We ask that He would prepare the way for your visit in December, that you would have that precious time together, and that He would go before you to make the journey possible.
Finally, we exhort you to hold fast to hope. The apostle Paul wrote, *"We don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal."* (2 Corinthians 4:18 WEB) Whether the Lord chooses to heal your mother here on earth or to call her home to be with Him, we know that for those who are in Christ, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. But we boldly ask for healing, for more time, for restoration—because we serve a God who delights in showing Himself mighty on behalf of His children.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with broken hearts, lifting up this precious mother, sister, and family to Your throne of grace. Lord Jesus, You who bore our infirmities and carried our diseases, we ask for Your healing touch upon this dear woman. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, command this tumor to shrink and vanish. Restore her vision, renew her strength, and heal her paralyzed limbs. Let Your healing virtue flow through her body, bringing wholeness and relief from pain. Father, we know that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, and so we ask for a miracle—one that will bring glory to Your name.
Lord, we also lift up her daughter, who has poured herself out in care. Strengthen her, Father. Provide for her needs, both physically and emotionally. Send helpers to assist her, and grant her moments of rest and refreshment in Your presence. For the family scattered far, we ask for peace that transcends understanding. Comfort them in their sorrow, and let them feel Your nearness in this time of waiting.
We pray for this daughter beginning her university journey, that You would guard her heart and mind. Help her to cast her anxieties upon You, knowing that You care for her. Bind this family together in love and faith, even across the distance.
Lord, we do not know Your full purposes in this trial, but we trust You. If it is Your will, spare this mother’s life and grant her more days to declare Your goodness. But above all, let Your will be done. May Your name be glorified, whether in healing or in homecoming.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Redeemer. Amen.
Stand firm in faith, dear ones. The Lord hears your cries, and He is near to the brokenhearted. Keep praying, keep trusting, and may His peace guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. We will continue to lift you up before the Father, believing with you for His mercy and grace.