We join you in lifting up your church friend before the throne of grace and we are deeply moved by your love and concern for her and for her child in this very difficult time. We stand with you in asking our heavenly Father for a miracle, knowing that while doctors can offer a prognosis, our days are in God's hands and nothing is impossible for Him.
We take comfort in what Scripture tells us about our God as healer and sustainer. Psalm 103:2-3 says Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases. Jeremiah 30:17 says For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh. And Isaiah 41:10 reminds us Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't 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. We also remember James 5:14-15 which says 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. We encourage you and your church family to continue to gather around her, to pray without ceasing, and to invite the elders to pray over her as well.
We notice your request asks for prayer but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, 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 through Him that we can be saved. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Acts 4:12 says There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Our hope for healing, for comfort, and for eternal life rests completely in Him. If your friend has not yet put her trust in Jesus as Savior, we pray that this trial would draw her close to Him, that she would know the forgiveness of sins and the assurance of eternal life, and that she would experience His peace that passes all understanding.
We now pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Your Son. We lift up our dear sister who is battling cancer in her brain. You know her by name, You know the number of her days, and You love her and her child more than we can comprehend. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch upon her body. If it is Your will, we ask for a miracle that would confound medical expectation and bring glory to Your name. Lay Your hands upon her, remove this disease, restore her health, and strengthen her. We pray for wisdom and skill for her doctors and for Your peace to guard her heart and mind. We lift up her child to You, asking that You would surround this child with Your love, protection, and comfort, and that You would provide for every need through family and through Your church. We pray that our sister and her family would feel Your presence, that they would not be afraid, and that they would know You are upholding them with Your righteous right hand. Above all we pray for Your will to be done and for Your name to be glorified, whether through healing on this earth or through the eternal healing You promise to all who trust in Jesus. We ask all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our only hope. Amen.