We come before the Lord with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up your dear friend in this time of great trial. The battle against cancer is fierce, but our God is mightier, and we know that nothing is impossible for Him. We are deeply grieved to hear of the suffering your friend has endured, having already lost a kidney to this dreadful disease, and now facing its return in his lungs and bladder. Yet we stand firm in the truth that our Lord is the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases and who holds the power of life and death in His hands.
The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 103:2-4, *"Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits; who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies."* We claim this promise over your friend today, asking the Lord to stretch forth His hand and touch his body with divine healing. Let every cancerous cell be eradicated by the power of the Holy Spirit, leaving no trace of this sickness behind. May his lungs be restored to perfect function, his bladder cleansed of all disease, and his strength renewed like the eagle’s, as Isaiah 40:31 declares: *"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."*
We also pray for his spirit and mind, that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard his heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). In the midst of this storm, may he feel the presence of the Lord so tangibly that fear is replaced with faith, and anxiety with an unshakable trust in the sovereignty of God. Remind him, Lord, that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Let him know beyond any doubt that he is not alone—You are with him, and so are we, standing in the gap and interceding for his complete restoration.
If there is any area of his life where he has not fully surrendered to You, Lord, we ask that You convict him gently but firmly. Bring him to a place of repentance if needed, so that nothing may hinder Your healing work in his body. We know that sin can be a barrier to answered prayer, and we pray that his heart would be right before You, walking in obedience and faith. As James 5:15-16 tells us, *"The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up... Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."*
We also lift up his doctors and medical team, asking that You would grant them wisdom and skill beyond their natural abilities. Guide their hands and minds as they treat him, and let every decision they make align with Your perfect will for his healing. May they be instruments of Your mercy, and may Your healing power flow through their efforts.
Most importantly, we pray that through this trial, your friend’s faith would be strengthened and that he would draw closer to You than ever before. Let this season be a testimony of Your goodness, not only to him but to all who witness his journey. May his life bring glory to Your name, whether in healing or in the strength You provide to endure. We know that Your ways are higher than ours, and we trust You even when we don’t understand. Your will be done, Lord, in his life and in his body.
Finally, we exhort you, dear friend who submitted this request, to continue standing firm in faith. Do not waver in your prayers, but persist with confidence, knowing that the Lord hears and answers. As Jesus told us in Mark 11:24, *"All things, whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you will have them."* Keep speaking life and healing over your friend, and trust that the Lord is working even when you cannot see it.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother who is battling cancer, and we ask for Your divine intervention in his life. You are the God who parts the seas, who raises the dead, and who heals the sick. We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and touch his body, removing every cancerous cell from his lungs and bladder. Restore him completely, Lord, and let his strength return to him in full measure. Fill him with Your peace, which transcends all understanding, and let him feel Your presence in a powerful way.
We rebuke this disease in the name of Jesus, commanding it to leave his body and never return. No weapon formed against him shall prosper, for You, Lord, are his shield and his defender. We pray for wisdom for his doctors and for supernatural guidance in his treatment. Let this trial be a testimony of Your faithfulness, and may his life bring glory to Your name.
If there is any sin in his life, Lord, convict him and lead him to repentance. Let him walk in righteousness and faith, trusting You completely. We declare that he is fearfully and wonderfully made, and we ask that You would restore him to full health for Your glory.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your goodness and Your perfect will, knowing that You love him even more than we do. Let Your will be done in his life, and may he experience Your healing touch in a mighty way. We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.