We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up these physical afflictions and spiritual burdens to our Heavenly Father. The Word of God reminds us in Psalm 34:18-19, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all." We stand on this promise, believing that God hears the cries of His children and is mighty to save.
Father, we ask for Your healing touch upon these cramps, sharp head pains, and itching. You are the Great Physician, and we trust in Your power to restore health and strength. In James 5:14-15, we are instructed, "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up." We claim this healing in the name of Jesus, believing that by His stripes, we are healed (Isaiah 53:5).
We also lift up those with hardened hearts and minds, praying that You would soften them and draw them to Yourself. Your Word declares in Ezekiel 36:26, "I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh." Lord, we ask that You perform this miraculous work in the lives of those who are far from You. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them with cords of love.
We long for the day when You will take us home, where there will be no more suffering, pain, or injustice. Revelation 21:4 assures us, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away." Until that day, help us to endure with patience and faith, knowing that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us (Romans 8:18).
We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or oppression that may be contributing to these physical ailments, and we command it to leave in the name of Jesus. We also rebuke any hardness of heart or resistance to the Holy Spirit in the lives of those we are praying for. Your Word tells us in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, "For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."
Lord, we ask that You would grant wisdom and favor in all communications and interactions. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard the hearts and minds of those we are praying for (Philippians 4:7). May they experience Your love in a tangible way, and may their responses be filled with grace, truth, and positivity.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above all names, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). We trust in Your perfect timing and Your unfailing love. Strengthen our faith as we wait on You, and help us to be bold witnesses of Your grace and power. Amen.
