We lift up this precious soul to You, Father, with heavy yet hopeful hearts. Lord, we come before Your throne of grace on behalf of this young man facing a battle with tongue cancer. You are the Great Physician, the One who spoke the universe into existence and holds every cell of our bodies in Your sovereign hands. We ask for Your healing touch to rest upon him—whether through the skill of doctors, the power of medicine, or a miraculous intervention that only You can provide. Your Word declares in Jeremiah 30:17, *"For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds," says Yahweh.* We claim this promise over his life, believing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we could ask or think.
But Father, even more than physical healing, we plead for his eternal soul. We do not know if he has surrendered his life to Jesus Christ, the only Name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Without Christ, there is no true healing, no lasting hope, and no victory over sin and death. We pray that the fear and uncertainty of this diagnosis would drive him to Your arms, Lord. Soften his heart to receive the gospel—that Jesus died for his sins, rose again, and offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who repent and believe. May he hear the call of John 3:16, *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."*
If he has not yet placed his faith in Christ, we ask that You would send laborers into his life—believers who will share the truth in love, pray with him, and walk alongside him in this trial. If he is already a follower of Jesus, we pray for his faith to be strengthened, for peace that surpasses understanding to guard his heart and mind (Philippians 4:7), and for the body of Christ to rally around him with encouragement, practical help, and intercession.
We also rebuke the spirit of fear in this situation, for 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* May this young man and his loved ones stand firm on Your promises, refusing to be shaken by the enemy’s lies. We declare that this cancer does not have the final say—Jesus does. We speak life, wholeness, and restoration over his body, mind, and spirit.
Lord, we ask that You would guide his medical team with wisdom and clarity. Give them insight into the best treatments, and grant him strength to endure whatever lies ahead. Surround him with Your presence, reminding him that he is never alone. And for his family and friends, we pray for comfort, endurance, and a deep trust in Your goodness, even when the road is hard.
We also lift up the issue of salvation in this moment. If this young man does not know You, Father, we ask that You would use this trial to draw him to Yourself. Let him see his need for a Savior, and may he respond to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. If he is already Your child, we pray that this season would refine his faith, deepen his dependence on You, and make him a bold witness to others facing similar battles.
In all things, we trust You, Lord. You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We commit this young man into Your hands, asking that Your will be done in his life—for Your glory and his ultimate good. May this trial not be wasted, but used to draw hearts closer to You.
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Healer, Redeemer, and King. Amen.