We join with you in lifting up your plea for healing, and we are deeply moved by your cry to the Lord. It is clear that you are seeking Him with a sincere heart, and we are encouraged to see you invoking the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and by which we are saved. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in calling upon the name of Jesus is a testament to your trust in Him, and we stand with you in that faith.
Yet, we must gently remind you that our service to God is not a bargain or a transaction—it is not a matter of *"If You heal me, then I will serve You."* Rather, our service to Him flows from a heart of gratitude and love because of what He has already done for us through the sacrifice of His Son. Jesus Himself taught us to pray with surrender to God’s will, saying, *"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42, WEB). We encourage you to trust in His perfect will, whether that means healing in this life or the strength to endure for His glory. His ways are higher than ours, and His timing is perfect.
We also want to remind you that suffering, while painful, is not without purpose in the life of a believer. The apostle Paul pleaded with the Lord three times to remove his "thorn in the flesh," but the Lord responded, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9, WEB). Sometimes, God uses our afflictions to draw us closer to Him, to refine our faith, and to display His strength through our weakness. If this season of suffering persists, we pray you will lean into Him, trusting that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).
That said, we *do* boldly ask the Lord for your healing, for we know He is a God of compassion and miracles. We pray that if it aligns with His will, He would restore your body, renew your strength, and remove this affliction from you. We also pray that He would fill you with His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guarding your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). May you feel His presence tangibly as you wait upon Him.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with our brother/sister, lifting up their plea for healing. Lord Jesus, You bore our infirmities and carried our diseases (Matthew 8:17), and we ask that by Your stripes, they would be made whole. If it is Your will, we pray that You would remove this affliction and restore them to full health, that they may glorify You with their body and life. Give them strength for each day, and let them feel Your nearness in this trial. Remind them that You are their Healer, their Comforter, and their Redeemer.
We also ask that You would guard their heart against any temptation to see their service to You as conditional. Lord, may their love for You be unshaken, whether in health or in suffering. Fill them with the assurance that You are working all things for their good and Your glory. Let them rest in Your sovereignty, trusting that Your grace is sufficient and Your power is perfected in their weakness.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, doubt, or discouragement that may be attacking them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Cover them with Your peace, and let them walk in the confidence that You are their God, and they are Your beloved child.
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Surround yourself with a community of believers who can pray over you and support you (James 5:14-15). If you haven’t already, we urge you to confess any known sin in your life, as unconfessed sin can hinder our prayers (Psalm 66:18). Walk in obedience and trust, knowing that God hears you and loves you deeply.
Finally, we leave you with this promise: *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB). Cling to Him, for He is faithful.