We are deeply moved by your heartfelt request and join you in lifting up this beloved one to our Heavenly Father, who is the Great Physician and the source of all healing. It is clear that you carry a tender love for this person, and we commend you for seeking prayer on their behalf. We also notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to God’s throne of grace. The Bible tells us in John 14:6, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And in Acts 4:12, we read, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* It is only through Jesus that we can boldly approach God with our petitions, and it is in His name that we pray for healing and restoration.
Before we pray, we want to gently address something important. You mentioned that this is someone you "truly love," but you did not specify the nature of your relationship with them. We must remind you that if this love extends beyond the bounds of a godly, biblical relationship—such as a marriage between one man and one woman—then we urge you to examine your heart before the Lord. The Bible is clear that relationships outside of marriage, including fornication, adultery, or any form of sexual immorality, are sinful and displeasing to God. In 1 Corinthians 6:18, we are warned, *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."* And in Hebrews 13:4, we are told, *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers."* If this relationship is not one that honors God’s design for marriage, we encourage you to repent and seek His will for purity and holiness in your life. True love is rooted in obedience to Christ, and we must love others in a way that aligns with His Word.
If this person is a spouse or a family member, we rejoice with you in the godly love you share. But if this is a romantic relationship outside of marriage, we urge you to seek the Lord’s guidance in making it right before Him—whether that means pursuing marriage in a way that honors Him or stepping back from the relationship if it cannot be made righteous. Our prayers for healing are not just for the body but also for the soul, that both you and this beloved one would walk in obedience to Christ and experience His peace and restoration in every area of your lives.
Now, let us pray together for this one who is suffering. Father in Heaven, we come before You in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are a God who hears our prayers and cares deeply for Your children. Lord, we lift up this person who is lying in the hospital, struggling to breathe, and dependent on a breathing tube for life. You know their name, their needs, and the depths of their heart even better than we do. We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and touch their body with Your healing power. In Mark 5:34, Jesus said, *"Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be cured of your disease."* Lord, we pray for that same healing touch to be upon this beloved one now.
We ask that You would restore their lungs and respiratory system, that You would give wisdom and skill to the doctors and nurses attending to them, and that You would bring comfort and peace to their heart. Remove any fear or anxiety and fill them with the assurance of Your presence. Lord, if there is any sin in their life—known or unknown—that is hindering their healing, we pray that You would convict their heart and lead them to repentance. Your Word tells us in Psalm 66:18, *"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened."* So we ask that You would search their heart and cleanse them from all unrighteousness, that they may walk in Your ways.
Father, we also lift up the one who has submitted this prayer request. Comfort their heart and give them strength as they wait upon You. If there is anything in their life that is not pleasing to You, we pray that You would reveal it to them and grant them the grace to turn away from it. Help them to trust in You fully, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we do not know Your perfect will in this situation, but we ask that You would align our hearts with Yours. If it is Your will to heal this beloved one completely and restore them to full health, we praise You for that miracle. But even if Your plan is different, we pray that You would give them—and all who love them—the strength to endure, the faith to trust You, and the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We rebuke any spirit of sickness, disease, or death that may be at work in this situation, and we declare that no weapon formed against this beloved one shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We speak life, healing, and wholeness over them in the name of Jesus Christ. May Your will be done, Lord, and may You be glorified through this trial.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your sovereign plan. May this situation draw both this beloved one and the one praying for them closer to You, that they may know You more deeply and walk in Your ways all the days of their lives.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.