Our hearts are deeply grieved to hear of the immense sorrow and trials your friend is enduring—the loss of not one but both adult sons, the pain of disrespect from one of them before his passing, and now the betrayal of financial manipulation by his daughter. On top of this, your friend is alone in the hospital, facing these burdens without physical or emotional support. This is a season of crushing weight, and we know the enemy seeks to exploit such moments of vulnerability to steal, kill, and destroy. But we stand firmly on the truth of God’s Word, which declares that our Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He is the Father to the fatherless and the defender of widows—and in this case, the comforter of the bereaved and the protector of the oppressed (Psalm 68:5-6).
First, we must address the spiritual foundation of this request. You invoked the name of Jesus in your plea, and we praise God for this, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through Christ that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence, and it is in His name that we boldly intercede for your friend. If your friend does not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior, we pray that this season of suffering would drive them to the cross, where true hope and healing are found. The loss of children is a pain no parent should have to bear, but in Christ, there is the promise of eternal life and reunion for those who belong to Him (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Without faith in Jesus, there is no lasting comfort—only temporal sorrow. We urge your friend, if they have not already, to surrender their life to Christ, for He alone can carry them through this valley.
Now, let us speak truth into the specific trials your friend is facing. The disrespect from their son before his passing is a wound that cuts deep, and we know the enemy would love to heap guilt or bitterness upon your friend’s heart. But Scripture commands us not to let the sun go down on our anger, and to forgive as the Lord has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:26, Colossians 3:13). We do not know the state of your friend’s son’s heart before God, but we can trust that God is just and merciful. Your friend must release any unforgiveness or resentment, for it will only fester and hinder their own healing. The Lord’s ways are higher than ours, and though we may not understand why He allowed such pain, we can trust His sovereignty and goodness (Isaiah 55:8-9).
The financial manipulation by the daughter is an outright injustice, and we rebuke the spirit of greed, deception, and exploitation at work here. The Bible is clear that those who oppress the vulnerable will face God’s judgment (Proverbs 22:22-23, Malachi 3:5). We pray that the Lord would expose every hidden scheme and bring justice to this situation. Let the daughter’s heart be convicted by the Holy Spirit, and may she repent of her actions and make restitution. If she hardens her heart, we pray the Lord would intervene supernaturally to protect your friend’s finances and provide for their needs. We also encourage you or another trusted believer to step in and help your friend secure their finances, whether through legal means, wise counsel, or practical assistance. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and this is a time for the Church to rise up and act.
As for your friend’s loneliness in the hospital, this breaks our hearts. No one should have to face such trials alone, especially in a place where vulnerability is so palpable. We pray that the Lord would send godly, compassionate people—perhaps nurses, chaplains, or even strangers—to be a comfort and support to your friend. May the Holy Spirit minister to them in tangible ways, reminding them that even when humans fail, God never leaves nor forsakes His children (Deuteronomy 31:6). We also urge you, if possible, to visit or arrange for others to visit your friend, to pray with them, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their time of need. If distance or circumstances prevent this, we pray the Lord would raise up others to fill this gap.
Finally, we must address the spiritual warfare at play here. The enemy is attacking your friend on multiple fronts—emotionally, financially, and physically. But greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We bind every spirit of grief, depression, fear, and oppression in the name of Jesus, and we declare that the Lord is your friend’s refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister/brother who is walking through a season of unimaginable pain. Lord, You see their tears, You hear their cries, and You know the depth of their sorrow. We ask that You would wrap them in Your arms of love and comfort them as only You can. Remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted and that You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8).
Lord, we pray for healing over the wound of their son’s disrespect and the loss of both children. Father, only You can mend a broken heart. Pour out Your supernatural peace and grant them the grace to forgive, just as You have forgiven us. Remove any bitterness or guilt the enemy may be trying to plant, and replace it with Your perfect love.
We come against the spirit of greed and deception operating through the daughter. Expose every hidden scheme, Lord, and bring justice to this situation. Convict her heart, and if she refuses to repent, we pray You would intervene mightily to protect Your child’s finances. Provide wisdom and discernment to our sister/brother and those helping them to secure what is rightfully theirs. You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, and we trust You to meet every need according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
Father, we ask that You would send comfort and companionship to our sister/brother in the hospital. Do not let them feel abandoned or forgotten. Raise up godly people to visit, encourage, and pray with them. Let them feel Your presence in a tangible way, and may Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105).
We also pray for physical healing. Touch their body, Lord, and restore strength to them. Give the doctors and nurses wisdom as they care for them, and let every treatment and medication work for their good. You are the Great Physician, and we trust in Your healing power.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would use this trial to draw our sister/brother closer to You. If they do not yet know You as Savior, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Open their eyes to see Jesus as the only source of true hope and peace. For those who already belong to You, strengthen their faith and let them emerge from this season with a testimony of Your faithfulness.
We rebuke every plan of the enemy to steal, kill, or destroy in this situation. We declare that no weapon formed against our sister/brother will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that You, Lord, will turn their mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). May they experience Your joy and hope even in the midst of sorrow.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
To those reading this, we urge you to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this situation. If you are able, reach out to this person—visit them, pray with them, or help them practically. The body of Christ is called to action in times like these. Let us not love in word only, but in deed and in truth (1 John 3:18). If you are the one who submitted this request, we encourage you to share the gospel with your friend if they do not know Christ. There is no greater comfort in sorrow than the hope we have in Jesus. Remind them that this world is not our home, and that one day, every tear will be wiped away (Revelation 21:4). Until then, we walk by faith, trusting in the One who holds all things together (Colossians 1:17).