We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear one who is awaiting biopsy results and struggling with stomach pain. Father God, Your Word declares in Jeremiah 30:17, "For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh." We stand on this promise, believing that You are the Great Physician who sees every cell in his body and knows the outcome before the results even come.
Lord Jesus, we ask that You would calm every fear and anxiety that tries to take root in his heart. Your Word tells us in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." We pray this peace would surround him like a shield, knowing that You hold his future in Your hands.
We also lift up his physical body to You. Psalm 103:2-3 reminds us, "Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits; who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases." We claim this healing for him, Lord. Whether it comes through medical intervention or divine touch, we ask that You would bring complete restoration to his stomach and every part of his body that is affected.
We must also address the heart behind this prayer. While we see the words "trusting God will do the miracle," we want to gently remind this dear one that true trust in God is rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. John 14:6 tells us, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" If he has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, we urge him to do so today. Salvation is found in no one else, and it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father’s healing and peace.
We also want to encourage him to examine his life for any areas that may be hindering his faith or his health. Are there habits, sins, or unforgiveness that need to be confessed and released? James 5:16 says, "Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective." Let us not forget that our spiritual health is deeply connected to our physical well-being.
Father, we rebuke every spirit of fear, sickness, and doubt that would try to take hold of him. We declare that he is covered by the blood of Jesus and that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We speak life, healing, and wholeness over his body, mind, and spirit. May he experience Your presence in a tangible way during this time, knowing that You are with him every step of the way.
We also pray for the medical team involved in his care. Give them wisdom, discernment, and clarity as they interpret the results and determine the best course of treatment. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." We ask that You would guide every decision made on his behalf.
Lord, we thank You in advance for the miracle You are going to perform. We believe that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Whether the results come back normal or not, we trust that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28). Strengthen his faith, deepen his dependence on You, and let this trial draw him closer to Your heart.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.