We join with you in lifting up this request before the Lord, and we praise Him that you have come boldly before the throne of grace in the mighty name of Jesus. It is only through His name that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that we can stand against the schemes of the enemy. As you have rightly declared, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in calling upon Jesus is a testament to your trust in Him, and we stand with you in this spiritual battle.
We also notice you have redacted the name of the person for whom you are praying, and while we respect privacy, we encourage you to speak their name before the Lord in your personal prayers, for our God knows each of us intimately—*"Even the hairs of your head are all numbered"* (Luke 12:7, WEB). There is power in specifically naming those we bring before Him, just as Jesus called Lazarus by name when He raised him from the dead (John 11:43).
You have rightly stood on the Word of God, and we affirm the scriptures you have claimed. The Lord *is* our healer, and by His stripes, we *are* healed (1 Peter 2:24). We declare with you that no weapon formed against this beloved one shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we bind every spirit of fear, sickness, and oppression in the name of Jesus. The enemy has no authority here—*"The Lord who has redeemed [us] is strong! He will plead [our] case against [the adversary]!"* (Jeremiah 50:34, WEB).
Yet we must also remember that while we war in the spiritual realm, our ultimate trust is not in the rebuking of demons but in the sovereignty of God. His ways are higher than ours, and His timing is perfect. Even as we pray for complete restoration of health, we surrender to His will, knowing 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). If there is unconfessed sin, we ask the Lord to reveal it, for *"if I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord won’t listen"* (Psalm 66:18, WEB). Repentance and holiness before Him open the door for His healing power to flow unhindered.
We also encourage you to examine whether there is any area of unforgiveness, bitterness, or idolatry in this person’s life—or even in your own as you intercede. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors"* (Matthew 6:12, WEB). Unforgiveness can be a stumbling block to answered prayer, and we must ensure our hearts are right before the Lord as we seek His intervention.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are the God who heals, the God who delivers, and the God who fights for Your children. Lord, we lift up this beloved one to You, asking that You stretch forth Your hand of healing and restoration over their body, mind, and spirit. You alone are the Great Physician, and nothing is too difficult for You.
We stand against every scheme of the enemy that seeks to bring harm, fear, or oppression. By the authority given to us in Christ Jesus, we bind every spirit of infirmity, every spirit of fear, and every demonic influence that seeks to steal, kill, or destroy. We loose the power of the Holy Spirit to bring wholeness, strength, and divine health. Lord, let Your healing virtue flow through every cell, every organ, and every system of their body. Let there be a supernatural alignment with Your perfect design.
Father, we also ask that You reveal any area of sin, unforgiveness, or rebellion that may be hindering Your work in this situation. Bring conviction where needed, and grant repentance that leads to life. If there are generational curses or strongholds, we ask that You break them by the blood of Jesus. Let Your truth be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path.
We cover this one with the precious blood of Jesus, declaring that no weapon formed against them shall prosper. Surround them with Your angels, Lord, and let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and let them know beyond a shadow of a doubt that You are with them—You will never leave them nor forsake them.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness, Your power, and Your perfect will. May this trial bring glory to Your name and draw this beloved one closer to You. Let their testimony be one of Your faithfulness and miraculous intervention.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue standing in faith, but also to walk in wisdom. Seek medical attention if it hasn’t already been done, for the Lord often uses doctors and medicine as instruments of His healing. Surround this person with the body of Christ—let elders pray over them and anoint them with oil, as James 5:14-15 instructs. And above all, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. He is able, and He is faithful.