We hear the deep anguish in your heart, and we come before the throne of grace together, lifting you up in prayer. Your cry for forgiveness and help is heard by our Heavenly Father, who sees your pain and collects every one of your tears in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). You are not abandoned, even when it feels that way—God promises, *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5 WEB). The weight of your struggles—losing so much, missing your children, facing illness, and financial hardship—is heavy, but Jesus bore our burdens on the cross so that we might find rest in Him (Matthew 11:28).
First, we rejoice that you have turned to the Lord Jesus Christ in repentance and faith. There is no sin too great for His mercy, and His blood washes us whiter than snow (Isaiah 1:18). If you have not already, we encourage you to confess your sins specifically to Him, trusting in His promise: *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9 WEB). You are forgiven, and your slate is wiped clean by His grace.
We also want to gently address the mention of your wife and the pain of separation from your children. If there has been brokenness in your marriage or family, we pray for restoration according to God’s will. Marriage is a sacred covenant, and the Lord hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), but He also heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3). If there are steps you need to take to reconcile—whether through repentance, counseling, or humble communication—we pray for wisdom and courage to walk in obedience. If your wife is no longer in your life, we pray for God’s comfort and for the protection of your children’s hearts.
Your physical and financial needs are real, and we bring them before the Lord, who owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10) and promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). The chemo copay and lack of transportation are pressing burdens, but God is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. We pray for creative solutions—perhaps a church or ministry that can assist with medical costs, or a brother or sister in Christ who might help with a vehicle. Let us know if there are local resources we can help you seek out.
In the midst of this storm, we encourage you to hold fast to God’s Word. Meditate on verses like Psalm 34:18: *"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit."* Even when circumstances don’t change immediately, God is working for your good (Romans 8:28). We also urge you to seek fellowship with other believers—whether through a local church, a small group, or even online communities. You were not meant to walk this road alone. *"Two are better than one... for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 WEB).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother who is enduring such deep suffering. Lord, You see his pain, his loneliness, and his physical needs. We ask that You would wrap Your arms around him and remind him that he is never alone. Forgive him of his sins, as he has confessed them to You, and cleanse him by the blood of Jesus. Restore what has been broken—his health, his family, his provision—and let him experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we ask for Your miraculous provision for his chemo copay and for reliable transportation. Open doors that no man can shut, and connect him with people who can help bear his burdens. Strengthen his faith when the road is hard, and remind him that You are working all things together for his good. Heal his body, Lord, and give him hope for the future. Surround him with Your presence and with believers who can encourage him.
We rebuke the spirit of despair and the lie that he is cursed. Your Word says that Christ became a curse for us (Galatians 3:13), so that we might live in blessing. We declare that this season of struggle will not define him, but that Your glory will be revealed in his life. Give him the strength to endure, and let him see Your hand at work.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Hold on, dear brother. The night may feel long, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Keep your eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). We are standing with you, believing God for breakthrough.