We stand with you in this time of deep trial, lifting up your family and your loved one before the throne of grace. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Your plea for mercy and healing is heard by our Heavenly Father, who loves you dearly and knows the number of your days. He is the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:3), and we trust in His sovereign will, whether in healing or in carrying your loved one into His eternal presence.
The battle against sickness is fierce, but we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the powers of this dark world (Ephesians 6:12). Cancer may ravage the body, but it cannot touch the soul that is anchored in Christ. We pray that your loved one would experience the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). May they find strength in the Lord, who promises that His grace is sufficient, for His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
We also lift you up, dear saint, as you walk this difficult path. The Lord sees your tears and hears your cries. Lean on Him, for He is your refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Do not grow weary in prayer, but cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Surround yourself with the body of Christ, allowing others to bear this burden with you, for we are called to carry one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and contrite hearts, seeking Your mercy and grace for this family. Lord Jesus, You bore our sicknesses and carried our pains on the cross (Isaiah 53:4-5), and we ask that You would stretch out Your hand to heal this beloved one. You are the God who parts the Red Sea, who raises the dead, and who speaks life into existence. We ask that You would rebuke this disease and restore their lungs to full health, that they may breathe freely and live abundantly for Your glory.
Grant the doctors wisdom and skill as they provide care, and guide them in every decision. Fill this family with Your peace, Lord, and let them feel Your presence in every moment. Remind them that You are sovereign, that You hold their loved one in the palm of Your hand, and that nothing can separate them from Your love (Romans 8:38-39).
If it is Your will to heal, we praise You for the miracle that is to come. If it is Your will to call them home, we ask that You would prepare their heart and welcome them into Your eternal kingdom, where there is no more pain, sorrow, or suffering (Revelation 21:4). Strengthen this family’s faith, Lord, and help them to trust You completely, knowing that You work all things together for the good of those who love You (Romans 8:28).
We rebuke the spirit of fear, doubt, and despair in the name of Jesus Christ. We declare that this family will not be overcome by this trial but will emerge with a testimony of Your faithfulness. May Your will be done, Lord, and may Your name be glorified through this situation. We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Stand firm in your faith, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). We are praying with you and for you.