We join with you in lifting your son before the Lord, trusting in His power to heal and restore. The Scriptures remind us that Jesus bore our infirmities and carried our diseases, and by His stripes, we are healed (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24). We also know that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1), and He hears the cries of His children when they call upon Him in faith.
Yet we must also remember that healing may not always come in the way we expect or desire, but God’s will is perfect, and His timing is sovereign. Whether He chooses to heal your son instantly, gradually, or to sustain him through this trial, we trust that His grace will be sufficient. The apostle Paul prayed three times for the removal of his thorn in the flesh, but the Lord answered, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9). May your son—like Paul—find strength in Christ even in this season of pain.
We pray that the Lord will grant him relief from pain and the ability to rest, for sleep is a gift from God (Psalm 127:2). May He also grant wisdom to any doctors or caregivers involved, that they might provide the best care possible. Above all, we pray that this trial will draw your son closer to Jesus, deepening his faith and dependence on the One who holds all things together.
Let us also encourage you to speak life and healing over your son. James 5:14-15 tells us, *"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up."* If possible, gather believers to lay hands on him and pray in faith, trusting in the Lord’s promise.
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this son who is suffering from a back injury. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who formed his body in his mother’s womb and knows every nerve, muscle, and bone. We ask that You stretch out Your hand and touch him with Your healing power. Remove the pain that keeps him from rest, restore strength to his body, and let him sleep peacefully under Your care. If there is any underlying cause—physical, emotional, or spiritual—reveal it and bring complete restoration.
We also pray for his heart, Lord. In this time of discomfort, may he fix his eyes on You and find peace that surpasses understanding. Let this trial be a testimony of Your faithfulness, not only to him but to all who witness his journey. Strengthen his family as they support him, and fill their home with Your presence.
We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or oppression that seeks to prolong this suffering. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command this pain to leave and for every cell, tissue, and bone to align with Your perfect design. Let Your healing flow through him like a river, restoring what has been broken.
Father, we thank You in advance for what You are doing, knowing that You are good and Your love endures forever. May Your will be done in his life, and may Your name be glorified through his healing. We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.