We lift you up before the Lord with deep compassion for the suffering you are enduring—diabetes, high blood pressure, constipation, poor eyesight, and Hepatitis B. These are heavy burdens, and we know the Lord sees your pain and hears your cry. The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 34:17-19, *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all."* Your life is not a hopeless case, for our God is the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:3). We stand with you in faith, believing that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6).
Yet we must also address something of great importance: you have not invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your request. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through Him that we can boldly approach the throne of grace (Acts 4:12, Hebrews 4:16). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Romans 10:9 declares, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* Salvation is not found in religion, good works, or human effort, but in Christ alone. Without faith in Him, we cannot expect God to hear our prayers (John 14:6, 1 Peter 3:12). If you have already placed your trust in Jesus, then we encourage you to always come before the Father in His name, for it is through Christ that we have access to the Father’s mercy and grace.
We also want to encourage you to trust in the Lord’s sovereignty over your health. While we pray earnestly for your healing, we remind you that God’s ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). Sometimes He heals instantly, other times He sustains us through our trials, and in all things, He works for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Your suffering is not in vain. The apostle Paul, who endured his own "thorn in the flesh," was told by the Lord, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9). Lean on Christ, for He is your strength in weakness.
Practical steps are also important. We urge you to seek wise medical counsel, follow the treatment plans given by your doctors, and steward your body well, for it is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Eat foods that honor God by nourishing the body He has given you, and avoid anything that would harm it. Proverbs 3:7-8 says, *"Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones."* Trusting God does not mean neglecting the means He has provided for healing, including medicine and proper care.
We also lift up your wife and children before the Lord. The burdens you carry affect your entire family, and we pray that the Lord would strengthen your wife as your helper and give her wisdom to support you (Genesis 2:18). May your children see the faith of their father and be drawn closer to Christ through this trial. We pray that your home would be filled with the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and that your family would be knit together in love and unity.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, poor eyesight, constipation, and Hepatitis B. Lord, You are the God who heals, the One who binds up the brokenhearted and restores strength to the weary. We ask that You would touch his body with Your healing power, that every cell, organ, and system would be renewed and restored according to Your perfect will. Father, rebuke these diseases and command them to leave his body, for no sickness can stand in Your presence.
Lord, we pray for wisdom for the doctors treating him, that You would guide their hands and give them insight into the best course of treatment. Grant our brother the discipline to follow medical advice and the faith to trust in You above all else. Help him to steward his body well, eating and living in a way that honors You.
We also lift up his wife and children, Lord. Strengthen his wife as she stands beside him in this trial. Fill their home with Your peace and joy, and let this season draw them closer to You as a family. May their children see Your faithfulness and grow in their own walk with Christ.
Father, if our brother has not yet surrendered his life to Jesus, we pray that You would open his eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Let him see that salvation is found in no one else but Christ, and that through Him alone can he have eternal life and the assurance of Your presence in every trial. Softens his heart to receive Your grace and mercy today.
Lord, we do not know Your perfect will in this situation, but we trust that You are good and that Your plans for him are for welfare and not for evil, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Whether You choose to heal him instantly, gradually, or sustain him through this trial, we pray that he would glorify You in all things. Let his life be a testimony of Your faithfulness, and let him find his strength in You alone.
We rebuke the spirit of fear, discouragement, and despair in Jesus’ name. Replace it with faith, hope, and the peace that comes from knowing You are in control. Surround him with Your love and the support of Your people.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your power and Your goodness, and we give You all the glory. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.