Dear Lord,
You know my Ruth's father so much better than I do. You know his sickness and the burden he carries. You also know his heart. Lord, I ask you to be with Ruth's father now as you work in his life. Lord, let your will be done in his life. If there is a sin that needs to be confessed and forgiven, please help him to see his need and confess.
Lord, I pray for Ruth's father just as your Word tells me to pray, for healing. I believe you hear this earnest prayer from my heart and that it is powerful because of your promise. I have faith in you, Lord, to heal Ruth's father, but I also trust in the plan you have for his life.
Lord, I don't always understand your ways. I don't know why he has to suffer, but I trust you. I ask that you look with mercy and grace toward Ruth's father. Nourish his spirit and soul in this time of suffering and comfort him with your presence.
Let him know you are there with him through this difficulty. Give him strength. And may you, through this difficulty, be glorified in his life and also in mine. In Jesus' name.
Amen.