We lift up this precious brother before the Father’s throne of grace, knowing that nothing is too difficult for our God, who holds life and breath in His hands. The struggles of this man’s body are deep—kidney failure, heart failure, and the weariness of a long battle—but we serve a God who is the Great Physician, the One who raises the dead and calls those things that are not as though they were. Though his strength may fail, the Lord’s power is made perfect in weakness, and we stand firmly on the promise that *"the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up"* (James 5:15, WEB).
Yet we also recognize that our hope is not ultimately in healing on this earth, but in the eternal healing found in Christ alone. If it is the Lord’s will to call this brother home, we pray for mercy in his passing, that he would be spared suffering and be welcomed into the arms of Jesus, where there is no more pain, sorrow, or sickness. But if it is the Lord’s will to sustain him, we ask for a miraculous touch—strength renewed, organs restored, and breath refreshed by the Spirit of the living God. We pray against the spirit of infirmity and declare that *"by his stripes we are healed"* (Isaiah 53:5, WEB), not just spiritually but as the Lord sees fit in the physical.
To the family watching and waiting, we ask the Lord to surround them with His peace that surpasses understanding. The emotional toll of such a battle is heavy, and we pray they would feel the nearness of God in this valley. May they be upheld by the body of Christ, finding comfort in the truth that *"the Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). We rebuke fear, anxiety, and despair in the name of Jesus, declaring that even in this, God is working all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28).
We also take a moment to gently remind all who pray: our access to the Father is *only* through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is by His authority alone that we boldly approach the throne. If this brother has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, we urge him—even now—to cry out to Jesus for salvation. *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). Eternal life is the greatest healing of all.
Father, we ask for Your will to be done in this situation, whether in healing or in homecoming. Strengthen this man’s body if it is Your purpose, or grant him a swift and peaceful transition if his race is complete. Comfort his family with Your presence, and let them feel the prayers of the saints rising like incense before You. We trust You, Lord, even when we don’t understand. In the mighty and holy name of Jesus, we pray—*Amen.*
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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