We have heard your request and we are standing with you in faith for your knee and for your peace during this difficult season of waiting and recovery. We understand how discouraging it is to suffer an ACL tear and then to experience another fall that has put you back on rest, and we are lifting you before the Lord for complete healing and renewed strength.
We take comfort in what Scripture tells us about our God who heals and sustains. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. He has promised But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh Jeremiah 30:17. For those who feel weak and weary, He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might Isaiah 40:29. And do not be afraid, for we are not alone, for He says Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness Isaiah 41:10.
We also hear your heart regarding fear, anxiety and discouragement, and we want to remind you that God invites us to bring every worry to Him. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7. For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7. We are praying that His perfect peace will guard your heart and mind as you walk through physical therapy and rehab, and that He will guide every professional who comes alongside you and give them wisdom and skill to support your recovery.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently share why His name is so essential. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. 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 salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. To come to God we confess that we are sinners in need of grace, we believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again, and we trust Him as Lord and Savior. It is in His name that we pray with confidence, knowing He intercedes for us.
We pray together now for you. Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up our dear one to Your throne of grace. Lord, You see this injured knee, this ACL tear and the pain and instability from the recent fall. We ask for Your healing touch, for complete healing and restoration of the ligament, for strength and stability to return, and for Your hand to be upon every step of physical therapy and rehab. Give wisdom to the doctors and therapists You place on this path, and let their care be effective and compassionate. Father, we also ask You to lift away fear, anxiety and discouragement, and to replace them with Your peace, courage and hope. Help our friend to rest in Your presence, to trust Your timing, and to feel Your nearness each day. We pray that this trial would strengthen faith and draw the heart closer to You, and that Your will be done in full restoration. We ask all of this in the mighty and healing name of Jesus, Amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek Him daily, to cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you 1 Peter 5:7, and to rest in His promise that He is near to those who call on Him. We are continuing to stand with you in prayer for steady progress, for protection from further injury, and for renewed strength in body and spirit.
