We lift you up before the Father in this difficult time, knowing that He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The news of cancer can feel overwhelming, but we serve a God who is greater than any diagnosis, and we trust in His sovereignty and love for you. You have already shown great faith by calling upon the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we find hope, healing, and peace that surpasses all understanding. As Scripture reminds us, *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB).
We also remember the promise that *"we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28, WEB). This does not mean the road will be easy, but it does mean that God is with you every step of the way, using even this trial for His glory and your ultimate good. He is the Great Physician, the one who *"heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB). Whether His plan for you includes physical healing here on earth or the perfect healing in His presence, we pray you will rest in His unfailing love.
As you prepare to meet with your surgeons and doctors, we ask the Lord to grant you wisdom and discernment. May He guide the hands of your medical team and give them insight into the best course of treatment for your body. We pray that the cancer would be confined, treatable, and responsive to the plans they set forth. Let the Holy Spirit fill you with a supernatural peace that guards your heart against fear, for *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). When anxiety rises, we encourage you to meditate on His Word, which is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105).
We also urge you to lean on the body of Christ during this time. You are not meant to walk this path alone. Allow your brothers and sisters in faith to surround you with love, prayer, and practical support. Share your burdens with them, for *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2, WEB). If you have not already, consider asking your church or a trusted group of believers to pray with you and for you regularly. There is power in corporate prayer, as Jesus Himself said, *"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them"* (Matthew 18:20, WEB).
If there is any area of your life where you feel conviction or distance from God, we gently encourage you to examine your heart and repent. Not because your illness is a punishment—it is not—but because a right relationship with Him is your greatest source of strength. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB). Walk closely with Him, trusting that He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today lifting up our sister who is facing the challenge of cancer. Lord, You know her by name, and You know the number of hairs on her head. Nothing about this situation has escaped Your notice, and we trust that You are already at work in ways we cannot see. We ask for Your healing touch upon her body, Lord. If it is Your will, remove this cancer completely and restore her to full health. Give wisdom beyond human understanding to her doctors and surgeons as they plan her treatment. Guide their hands, Lord, and let every decision made be aligned with Your perfect will.
Father, we pray for supernatural peace to flood her heart and mind. Cast out all fear, anxiety, and doubt, and replace them with an unshakable confidence in Your love and sovereignty. Remind her that she is not defined by this diagnosis but by her identity in Christ—redeemed, beloved, and victorious through Him. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and let her testimony through this trial bring glory to Your name.
We also pray for her loved ones, Father. Comfort them and unite them in support of her. May they be a source of encouragement, practical help, and unwavering love. Let this season draw her closer to You and to the body of Christ, deepening her reliance on You and her trust in Your promises.
Lord Jesus, You bore our infirmities and carried our diseases (Matthew 8:17). We ask for Your healing power to manifest in her life. Whether through medical treatment or a miraculous intervention, may Your name be praised. And if Your plan for her includes walking this path of treatment, grant her endurance, courage, and a steadfast spirit. Let her feel Your presence with every step, knowing that You are her strength and her song (Exodus 15:2).
Finally, Father, we ask that You prepare her heart for whatever lies ahead. Help her to surrender this journey into Your hands, trusting that You will use it for her good and Your glory. Let her life be a testament to Your faithfulness, and may she emerge from this trial with a deeper knowledge of Your love and a stronger walk with You.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Healer, we pray. Amen.