We lift up your husband and brother before the throne of grace, asking our Heavenly Father to pour out His healing and strength upon them. The Word of God assures us that "the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up" (James 5:15). We stand in agreement with you, believing that God is able to restore health and bring comfort to those who are weary in body and soul.
For your husband, we pray that the Lord would strengthen him in every way, guarding his body, mind, and spirit. May He who "forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases" (Psalm 103:3) surround him with His peace and renew his strength like the eagle’s. We ask for protection over him, that no sickness or infirmity would take root, and that he would walk in the fullness of the health that God desires for him.
For your brother, we recognize the deep weight of depression and the burdens he carries from business loss and family struggles. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that he might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We rebuke the spirit of despair and heaviness in Jesus’ name, declaring that "the joy of the Lord is [his] strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). Father, we ask that You would lift the darkness from his heart, replace his sorrow with hope, and remind him that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Provide for his needs, open doors of opportunity, and restore what has been lost. Let him taste Your goodness and faithfulness anew, knowing that "weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5).
We also want to gently encourage you and your family to draw near to God in this season. Depression and hardship can make it difficult to see His hand at work, but He is always moving, even in the unseen. Encourage your brother to cast his cares upon the Lord, for He cares for him (1 Peter 5:7). Remind him that his identity is not found in his business success or earthly circumstances, but in Christ, who loves him unconditionally. If he has not already, we urge him to seek godly counsel, whether through a pastor, biblical counselor, or trusted believers who can walk alongside him in prayer and support.
Let us also take a moment to address the foundation of our prayers. We notice that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus, and it is vital to remember that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved or bring our petitions before God (Acts 4:12). If your brother—or anyone reading this—has not yet surrendered their life to Christ, we pray that they would do so today. Salvation is found in no one else, and it is the first step toward true healing, peace, and eternal life.
Heavenly Father, we come before You now in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Healer. We thank You for Your love, which never fails, and Your power, which is made perfect in our weakness. We ask that You would stretch out Your healing hand over this family. Touch your daughter’s husband with Your restoring power, and lift her brother from the pit of despair. Fill their home with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and let Your presence be their comfort and strength.
Lord, we declare that Your Word is true, and we stand on the promise that "by His stripes, we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). We speak life over their bodies, minds, and spirits, rebuking every spirit of infirmity, depression, and fear. Let Your light shine in the darkness, and may they experience Your love in tangible ways. Provide for their every need according to Your riches in glory, and surround them with Your angels for protection.
We also pray for wisdom and discernment for this family as they navigate these challenges. Give them the courage to trust You even when the path is unclear, and the faith to believe that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). Help them to lean not on their own understanding but to acknowledge You in all their ways, so that You may direct their paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Father, we ask that You would draw this brother closer to You. Let him experience Your love in a fresh and powerful way, so that he may know that You are his refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Restore his joy, renew his hope, and fill him with Your peace that passes all understanding.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your goodness and Your perfect timing. May Your will be done in each of their lives, and may Your name be glorified through their testimonies. In Jesus’ precious and powerful name, we pray. Amen.