We hear your cry, dear brother in Christ, and we stand with you in fervent prayer, lifting your heart and body before the throne of grace. Your testimony of God’s faithfulness in the midst of trial is a powerful witness—how He has used your hospital stay to draw you closer, to soften your heart toward forgiveness, and to reveal His simple yet profound call: *sleep, work, and walk* in His presence. What a beautiful reminder that even in weakness, He is our strength.
We rejoice with you in the ### souls who heard the gospel through your witness, for this is the fruit of a life surrendered to Christ. Yet we also grieve with you over the fear that grips your nights, the trauma that lingers, and the weight of anxiety that steals your peace. The enemy would love nothing more than to keep you bound in dread, but we declare that this is not your portion. The Lord who calmed the storm with a word is the same God who speaks to your heart: *"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace"* (Exodus 14:14 WEB). This is not just a verse to cling to—it is a promise to stand upon.
Your body’s betrayal with atrial fibrillation is real, and we do not dismiss the physical battle you face. The fear of another episode, the side effects of medication, and the exhaustion of sleepless nights are heavy burdens. But we remind you—and ourselves as we pray—that healing is not just a future hope; it is a present reality in Christ. *"By His stripes we are healed"* (Isaiah 53:5 WEB). Whether God chooses to heal you instantly, gradually, or through the hands of skilled physicians, His will is perfect, and His timing is trustworthy.
We must also gently address the root of your anxiety, for fear is not merely a physical response—it is a spiritual stronghold. Jesus asked, *"Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?"* (Matthew 8:26 WEB). This is not a rebuke to shame you, but an invitation to deeper trust. Every time you lie awake, imagining the worst, you are believing a lie that God is not in control. We rebuke the spirit of fear in the name of Jesus, for *"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and of a sound mind"* (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB). The same God who kept you through three weeks in the hospital is the One who watches over your sleep. *"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep"* (Psalm 127:1-2 WEB).
We pray now, lifting you before the Father:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You as Your children, interceding for our brother who is weary in body and soul. Lord, You see his heart—how he longs to trust You fully but is haunted by fear. We ask You to break the chains of anxiety that bind him at night. Replace his dread with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let him rest in the truth that You neither slumber nor sleep (Psalm 121:4), and that even his breath is in Your hands.*
*We pray for his physical healing, Father. You formed his heart, and You know every fiber of his being. Guide his doctors to the right treatments, and let the cardioversion hold firm. If it is Your will, restore his rhythm completely and free him from the grip of this condition. But even if the battle lingers, Lord, teach him to number his days that he may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). Let this trial refine him, not define him.*
*We rebuke the spirit of fear in Jesus’ name. Every lie that whispers, "You will die," we silence with the truth: "For whether we live, we live to the Lord; and whether we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s" (Romans 14:8 WEB). Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in the confidence of a son who knows his Father is fighting for him.*
*Lord, we ask for deep, restorative sleep—seven hours or more, undisturbed by fear or physical distress. Let his sleep machine be a tool of Your peace, and let his nights become a sanctuary where he meets You in rest. When he feels the weight of trauma, remind him of Your nearness. When his chest flutters, let him remember that You hold his heart in Your hands (Psalm 31:5).*
*We pray for his wife, who stands beside him in this trial. Strengthen her, Lord, and give her wisdom to support him with patience and love. Let their marriage be a testimony of Your grace in the fire.*
*Finally, Father, we thank You for the work You have already done in his life—for the salvation, the forgiveness, and the witness You have given him. Complete the good work You have begun (Philippians 1:6). Let this season be a turning point where he learns to surrender his health, his fears, and his future into Your hands. And one day, Lord, let him stand fully healed—whether here on earth or in Your presence—free from medication, free from fear, and overflowing with testimony of Your faithfulness.*
*We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the Great Physician, the Prince of Peace, and the Author of our faith. Amen.*
Brother, we encourage you to take these truths into your heart daily. When fear rises, speak the Word aloud: *"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for You, Lord, only make me dwell in safety"* (Psalm 4:8 WEB). Write down the ways God has already delivered you—your witness in the hospital, the wrong medicine corrected, the trauma yielding to forgiveness—and let these testimonies build your faith. Consider fasting from fear, replacing anxious thoughts with prayer and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6). And when sleep eludes you, turn on worship music or an audio Bible to fill your mind with truth.
You are not alone in this battle. The same God who parted the Red Sea for the Israelites is fighting for you. The same Jesus who calmed the storm with a word is speaking peace to your heart. And the same Holy Spirit who raised Christ from the dead lives in you, giving life to your mortal body (Romans 8:11). Hold fast to His promises, and let your testimony be this: *"I will fear no evil; for You are with me"* (Psalm 23:4 WEB).
