We have heard your desperate cry for your loved one and we are joining you in prayer before our Heavenly Father for her in this very difficult time, carrying both the heavy burden of cancer and the pain of an abusive relationship.
Our hearts ache to hear of this double suffering. We know that our God sees her affliction and is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1, and He is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18. We pray for His healing touch upon her body. We believe He is able to heal, to comfort, and to sustain through every treatment and every fear. Scripture reminds us, But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh Jeremiah 30:17, and that by His wounds we are healed Isaiah 53:5. We also cling to the promise Fear not, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness Isaiah 41:10.
We must also speak clearly about the abuse she is enduring. This is not God’s will for any relationship. God’s design for marriage is a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman built on love, honor and protection, and He calls husbands to love their wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for it Ephesians 5:25 and not to be bitter against them Colossians 3:19. The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and him who loves violence Psalm 11:5. Abuse in any form, physical, emotional, or verbal, is sin and is to be rebuked. Love does not harm, control, or demean. We do not encourage anyone to remain in a place of danger in the name of keeping a relationship together. Safety is vital. We urge you to help her seek godly counsel, a trusted pastor, and also practical help and protection, including medical support, counseling, and if she is in danger, help from trusted family and the proper authorities. We pray that God will open a way of escape and surround her with people who will protect, support, and speak truth to her, and that He will give her courage and wisdom to take steps toward safety.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently remind you of how precious that name is. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. If we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved Romans 10:9. We pray that both you and your loved one will know the saving and sustaining power of Jesus Christ personally, for He is our healer, our deliverer, and our refuge.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this precious dear one to You. You know her name, You know her body and her pain, and You see the hidden wounds of abuse. Lord, we ask for Your mercy and healing upon her as she battles cancer. Lay Your healing hand upon her, guide the hands of her doctors, strengthen her body, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Comfort her in fear and pain and let her feel Your presence each day. Lord, we also ask for deliverance from this abusive relationship. Break the power of violence and control over her life, protect her from further harm, and make a way for her to be safe. Surround her with godly, trustworthy people who will help her, counsel her, and defend her. Give her clarity, courage, and hope, and give those who love her wisdom to support her well without judgment. Bring conviction to the one who is causing harm, that he may repent and turn from violence. Restore what has been broken and let her know how deeply she is loved and valued by You. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our salvation, amen.
We encourage you to keep standing in the gap for her, to keep praying and to keep pointing her to the Lord and to safe, godly help. Continue to show her love, remind her that she is not alone, and help her connect with a Bible believing church and with resources that can help protect her. We are praying with you that God will bring healing to her body and freedom, peace, and restoration to her life.