We join with you in lifting up your ex's father before the throne of grace, and we are moved by your compassion for him and for his whole family in this very difficult time. It is a beautiful thing to intercede for those who are suffering, even when the relationship has changed, and it reflects the love Christ calls us to have for others.
We stand with you in praying for his comfort, his healing, and above all for the salvation of his soul. While time is short in the eyes of man, we know that God's mercy and power are not limited by time or by sickness. We pray for physical relief from pain and from the harsh side effects of his illness, for emotional and mental peace, and for the presence of God to be with him every moment. The psalmist reminds us to Bless Yahweh, my soul, and do not forget all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases Psalm 103:2-3. We also remember the promise that The prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up James 5:15, and we ask for that healing if it be according to the Father's perfect will. Even as we pray for more years, we submit to God's sovereignty, knowing His ways are higher than ours and His grace is sufficient.
Most importantly, we join you in crying out for his salvation and repentance, for this is the greatest healing of all. Scripture tells us The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9. We pray that in these precious remaining days, his heart would be tender to the gospel, that he would confess with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in his heart that God raised him from the dead, for with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation Romans 10:9-10. Jesus himself said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6, and we are grateful you prayed in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him we have access to God and hope of eternal life.
We also lift up his wife, your ex, and the entire family who are walking through this valley of sorrow. We pray God will be near to them as the One who is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18, and that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard their hearts and their thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7. We pray He will give them strength for each day, comfort in their grief, and unity as they support one another. Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you Isaiah 41:10.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear father who is so very ill. Lord, You see his body, You know his pain, and You know the number of his days. We ask You to have mercy upon him, to ease his suffering, to remove his pain and calm any fear or distress in his mind and spirit. Let Your comforting presence surround his bedside every second, let him feel Your nearness and Your love. If it is Your will, Father, we ask You to heal him and grant him more years with his family to bring You glory. Above all, we plead for his soul. Draw him to Yourself, grant him repentance for all his sins, wash him in the blood of Jesus, and save him. Let him know the assurance of forgiveness and eternal life while there is still time. We also pray for his wife who must be carrying a heavy burden, for his children and all who love him, and for the one who brought this request. Strengthen them, comfort them, give them wisdom to speak Your truth in love and to share the hope of the gospel with boldness and gentleness. May this trial draw each of them closer to You. We trust this all into Your loving and sovereign hands, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to continue to intercede faithfully and, as God gives opportunity, to gently share the good news of salvation with him and his family. Even a few sincere words about Christ's love and forgiveness can be used by the Holy Spirit in a powerful way. Keep trusting in the Lord's goodness and mercy, and keep casting your cares upon Him, for He cares for you 1 Peter 5:7.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 
