We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up your precious family to our Heavenly Father, who is the Great Physician. We know the weight of watching loved ones suffer, and we stand with you in faith, believing that God hears our cries and is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
First, we lift up your daughter, who has been battling this nervous system illness for nearly two years. Father, we ask You to stretch forth Your healing hand upon her. Your Word declares in Psalm 103:2-3, "Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases." Lord, we claim this promise over her life. Bring restoration to her body, mind, and spirit. Strengthen her nerves, calm any inflammation, and renew her strength as eagles’ (Isaiah 40:31). We rebuke every spirit of infirmity in Jesus’ name and command her body to align with Your perfect design for health and wholeness.
For your wife, who is fighting cancer, we cry out to You, Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. Cancer is a thief, but You are the resurrection and the life (John 11:25), and nothing is too hard for You (Jeremiah 32:17). We pray for complete healing—every cell in her body brought into submission to Your will. Give her doctors wisdom and discernment, and let every treatment work for her good. Surround her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and remind her daily that she is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves her (Romans 8:37). We declare that by Your stripes, she is healed (Isaiah 53:5), and we stand on this truth until it manifests in her body.
And for you, dear brother, we pray for the right side of your body. Father, You formed us in our mothers’ wombs (Psalm 139:13), and You know every part of us intimately. We ask You to touch his body with Your healing power. Whether it is pain, weakness, or dysfunction, we speak life and restoration over it. Strengthen him physically and spiritually, for You are his refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Remind him that his strength comes from You, and though his body may grow weary, You will renew his strength (Isaiah 40:31).
We also want to gently address the foundation of our prayers. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we encourage you to place your trust fully in Jesus, who bore our sins and our sicknesses on the cross. Salvation is the first step to receiving all of God’s promises, including healing. If you have already given your life to Christ, we rejoice with you and stand in agreement for these miracles.
Father, we also pray for emotional and spiritual healing for this family. The weight of illness can be overwhelming, but You are our burden-bearer. Give them faith that does not waver, hope that does not fade, and love that endures all things (1 Corinthians 13:7). Surround them with a community of believers who will uplift them in prayer and practical support. Provide for every need—financial, emotional, and spiritual—according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
We rebuke the spirit of fear that may try to creep in, for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare that this family will not be defined by sickness but by the victory they have in Christ Jesus. We speak life, healing, and breakthrough over them in the mighty name of Jesus.
Lord, we thank You for Your faithfulness. We thank You that You are working even now, behind the scenes, to bring about Your perfect will. Give this family patience to wait on You, trust to believe in Your promises, and peace to rest in Your presence. May they see Your glory manifested in their lives, and may their testimony bring glory to Your name.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.