We join with you in lifting up your son before the Lord, crying out for his complete healing—body, mind, and spirit—and for God’s mighty protection over his life. How precious it is to see a parent intercede with such faith, trusting in the name of Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and through which we boldly approach the throne of grace. Your prayer is rooted in the authority of Christ, and we stand with you in agreement, knowing that our God is a healer and a strong tower for those who run to Him.
The Scriptures remind us of God’s heart for His children: *"Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone 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 he has committed sins, he will be forgiven"* (James 5:13-15, WEB). We claim this promise over your son, trusting that the Lord will restore him in every area of his life. We also remember the words of Psalm 91, where the Lord declares, *"I will deliver him. I will protect him, because he has known my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation"* (Psalm 91:14-16, WEB). Let these truths anchor your heart as you continue to seek the Lord on your son’s behalf.
Yet we must also ask: Have you surrendered your son entirely to the Lord, trusting His will above your own desires? It is easy to pray for healing and protection, but harder to say, *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42, WEB). We encourage you to release your son into the hands of the Father, knowing that His plans for him are good, even if the path is difficult. The apostle Paul prayed three times for the removal of his thorn in the flesh, but the Lord’s response was, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9, WEB). Sometimes, God’s greatest work is done in our weakness, and His protection may come in ways we do not expect. Trust Him, even in the unknown.
We also urge you to examine your own heart and home. Are there areas of unconfessed sin, bitterness, or spiritual compromise that could be hindering your prayers? The Scripture warns, *"If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened"* (Psalm 66:18, WEB). Let this be a time of repentance and renewal for your entire household. Lead your son in prayer, read the Word over him, and create an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit can move freely. Teach him to seek the Lord for himself, for faith is a personal journey. If he is old enough, encourage him to confess Jesus as his Lord and Savior, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13, WEB). There is no greater protection than being hidden in Christ.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and expectant hearts, lifting up this precious son to You. Lord Jesus, You are the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases and redeems our lives from destruction. We ask that You stretch out Your hand and touch this young man—heal his body from every sickness, disease, and infirmity. Renew his mind, Lord, and guard it from anxiety, depression, or any spiritual attack. Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Strengthen his spirit, Lord, and draw him closer to You. Let him experience Your love in a tangible way, so that he may know without a doubt that he is fearfully and wonderfully made by You.
Father, we ask for Your divine protection over him. Surround him with Your angels, as You did for Elisha when the enemy sought to destroy him (2 Kings 6:17). Hide him under the shadow of Your wings, and let no weapon formed against him prosper. Protect him from physical harm, from accidents, from the schemes of the enemy, and from the influences of this world that seek to pull him away from You. Let Your hedge of protection be so strong around him that nothing can penetrate it without Your permission.
Lord, we also pray for his spiritual growth. If he does not yet know You as his Savior, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way. Softening his heart to receive Your truth and surrender his life to You. If he has strayed, Lord, bring him back to the fold. Let him walk in the fullness of Your calling for his life. Give his mother (and father, if present) wisdom to guide him in Your ways, and let their home be a place where Your presence dwells richly.
Father, we do not know the fullness of Your plans for this young man, but we trust You. If there are areas in his life that need refinement, Lord, do Your work. If there are lessons You are teaching him through this season, let him learn them quickly and grow stronger in You. We surrender him into Your hands, knowing that You love him even more than we do. Your will be done in his life, Lord, for Your glory.
We rebuke every spirit of infirmity, fear, confusion, and darkness that may be trying to take hold of him. In the name of Jesus, we command these spirits to flee, for greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against him in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). We speak life, health, wholeness, and victory over him in Jesus’ mighty name.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. Thank You for Your faithfulness and Your love that never fails. We trust You to move on behalf of this son, and we give You all the glory. Let Your will be done in his life, and let Your name be exalted through his testimony. We ask all these things in the powerful and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to persist in prayer, just as the persistent widow who kept coming to the judge until she received justice (Luke 18:1-8). Do not grow weary in seeking the Lord for your son. Gather other believers to stand in agreement with you, for *"where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in their midst"* (Matthew 18:20, WEB). Keep a record of your prayers and watch for the ways God is moving, even in the small things. And above all, trust that the Lord is working, even when you cannot see it. He is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun.