We lift you up before the Lord, dear sibling in Christ, and we are grieved to hear of the pain you are enduring in your arm and the sleepless nights it has caused. It is a blessing that you have turned to the body of believers for prayer, for we know that our God is a God of healing, comfort, and restoration. The Scriptures remind us in James 5:14-15, *"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 he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."* We stand in faith together, believing that the Lord hears your cry and will bring relief to your body.
Yet, we must also address something that weighs heavily on our hearts as we pray for you. In your request, you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom all our prayers must be offered to the Father. Jesus Himself declared in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in John 16:23-24, He assures us, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the throne of God, and it is by His authority that we can boldly approach our Heavenly Father. If you have not yet placed your full trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
We also encourage you to examine your heart and life, for sometimes physical affliction can be a result of unconfessed sin or a call to draw nearer to God. The psalmist writes in Psalm 32:3-5, *"When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me. My strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin."* If there is any sin in your life, we urge you to repent and turn to the Lord, for He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Now, let us pray together for your healing and peace:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our dear sibling who is suffering from pain in their arm and sleepless nights. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:3). We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and touch their body, bringing relief from pain and restoring strength to their arm. Lord, we pray that You would grant them restful sleep, for You are the One who *"grants sleep to those he loves"* (Psalm 127:2). Let Your healing power flow through them, renewing their body and filling them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, if there is any sin in their life that has opened the door to this affliction, we ask that You would reveal it to them by Your Holy Spirit. Give them a heart of repentance and the courage to turn away from anything that displeases You. Cleanse them, Lord, and restore them to full health, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. We also pray that through this trial, they would draw closer to You, trusting in Your sovereignty and goodness even in the midst of pain.
We declare Your promises over them, Lord, that by the stripes of Jesus, they are healed (Isaiah 53:5). We stand in agreement with them, believing that You are at work in their body, bringing wholeness and restoration. Give them patience and faith as they wait on You, and surround them with Your love and the support of fellow believers.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your perfect will and timing, knowing that You work all things together for the good of those who love You (Romans 8:28). May this trial be a testimony of Your faithfulness and power, and may our sibling walk in the fullness of health and joy that You intend for them. We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Meditate on His promises of healing and trust in His timing. Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you and support you during this time. If the pain persists, we also advise you to seek wise medical counsel, for the Lord often uses doctors and medicine as instruments of His healing. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may His face shine upon you with grace and peace.