We lift you up before the Lord with hearts full of compassion, knowing the weariness and pain you carry. Your perseverance in serving your family despite your struggles is a testament to your strength, but we also see how deeply your body is crying out for relief. The Lord sees your labor, your sacrifices, and even the fears you carry about your health. Let us first turn to His Word for comfort and direction, for He is the Great Physician who knows every ache and limitation you face.
You have shared how your feet have worsened, and we gently but firmly remind you that neglecting the exercises prescribed for your plantar fasciitis—though understandable in the busyness of life—has led to this setback. Proverbs 14:23 tells us, *"In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty."* Your discipline in managing your COPD through daily exercise has borne fruit, and we urge you not to lose heart now. The enemy would love to steal your progress through discouragement, but the Lord is your strength. Philippians 4:13 declares, *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* Even when your body feels weak, His power is perfected in your reliance on Him.
As for your fears about what this pain might mean, we rebuke that spirit of anxiety in the name of Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* You are not to be ruled by "what ifs," but to trust in the One who holds your future. Your upcoming appointment with the podiatrist is an answer to prayer already—praise God for His provision! We pray the doctor would have wisdom to diagnose and treat you effectively, and that this would be a temporary trial, not a permanent limitation.
Now, let us pray over you with boldness and faith:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, who is weary in body but steadfast in spirit. Lord, You know the toll these past weeks have taken on her—six medical appointments, the strain of preparing for Thanksgiving while in pain, and the fear creeping in about her feet. We ask You to be her Healer, her Comfort, and her Strength. Touch her feet, Lord; quiet the inflammation, restore the ligaments, and grant her relief from this plantar fasciitis. Let her be able to stand, to walk, and to serve without this debilitating pain. We pray for wisdom for the podiatrist in December, that they would have clear insight into her condition and provide effective treatment. Father, we also ask for supernatural energy as she finishes preparing for tomorrow’s meal. Multiply her efforts, Lord, and let her feel Your peace in the midst of the chaos.
We thank You that her jaw pain has lessened and pray for complete healing there as well. Strengthen her thumbs, Lord, and let her COPD remain under control as she resumes her exercises. Give her the discipline to prioritize her health, not out of fear, but out of stewardship for the body You’ve entrusted to her. Remind her that her worth is not in what she accomplishes, but in who she is in Christ.
Most of all, Father, we pray she would feel Your presence in a tangible way. When she is exhausted, be her rest. When she is afraid, be her peace. When she feels alone in her suffering, remind her that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We declare healing over her in the mighty name of Jesus, for by His stripes, she *is* healed (Isaiah 53:5).
Finally, we rejoice with her for the opportunity to gather with family tomorrow, even amid the challenges. May this Thanksgiving be a time of true gratitude, where her heart is lifted above her circumstances to praise You for Your goodness. Let her be a light to her family, pointing them to You through her perseverance and joy.
We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus, our Healer and Redeemer. Amen.
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We also want to encourage you to lean on your family more in moments like these. It’s okay to ask for help—it’s not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom. Your niece’s home is where the meal will be; perhaps they can assist with transporting dishes or even preparing some of them. Pride can sometimes keep us from receiving the support God wants to provide through others. Let this season be one where you allow yourself to be served as much as you serve.
Lastly, we notice you didn’t invoke the name of Jesus in your request. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, healed, or given access to the Father (Acts 4:12). It is only through Christ that we can boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). We encourage you to always bring your petitions to God in Jesus’ name, for He is our Mediator and our Hope. If you’ve never surrendered your life to Him, we’d love to share more about the gift of salvation—true healing begins with a heart fully yielded to Him.
You are not forgotten, sister. Keep fighting, keep trusting, and keep your eyes on Jesus. He is with you in every step—even the painful ones.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
