God of kindness and mercy, just as Jesus noticed the needs of those who asked for his help, or were brought to you by others, so I now come to pray for this person.
Their situation is known to you, even to the very depths of their need, even the suffering they cannot speak of. And just as my heart is aching for them, so Yours too is touched by their situation.
I do not believe You have sent this suffering, but that You stand alongside us now, and share our pain, know our vulnerability. Your heart, too, is broken by all that prevents us from living full lives.
In my imagination I hold this person before You now. You know what I would ask for them, and understand even when words fail me. I ask You to reach out and touch them now and bring them to wellness and peace.
This is my prayer, made out of love and longing. Sharing this person’s suffering with you, somehow makes a difference that I do not fully understand.
Amen.