We join with you in lifting up your husband before the Lord, agreeing in faith that our God is Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals. Your prayer is a beautiful testament to your trust in Him, and we stand with you in declaring His promises over your husband’s life. It is wonderful to see you praying in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the authority to petition His throne. As Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB), and *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son"* (John 14:13, WEB). Your faith in calling upon the name of Jesus is the foundation of our prayers together.
We are deeply moved by your plea for healing, wisdom, and peace for your husband. The pain he has endured is not hidden from the Lord, who sees and knows all things. Let us remind ourselves of the words of the psalmist: *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). He is close to your husband in this time of suffering, and we trust that His healing power is at work, even now. The Bible assures us that *"by his wounds you were healed"* (1 Peter 2:24, WEB), and we claim that promise over your husband’s body. May the Lord touch every cell, every organ, and every part of his being, restoring him to full health and strength. We rebuke any sickness, disease, or pain in the name of Jesus, commanding it to leave his body and never return.
You have also asked for wisdom, and we know that our God is the source of all wisdom. James 1:5 (WEB) tells us, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."* We pray that the Lord will guide you both to the right doctors, the right treatments, and the right decisions. May He order your steps as you seek answers, and may He give you discernment to recognize His leading. Let not anxiety rule your hearts, but instead, may you both be filled with the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB). Remember that the Lord’s timing is perfect, and His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9, WEB). Even in the waiting, He is working all things together for good (Romans 8:28, WEB).
Your request for peaceful and restful sleep for your husband is also on our hearts. Sleep is a gift from God, a time for the body to heal and the mind to find rest in Him. We pray that the Lord will quiet every fear, every worry, and every pain that disrupts his rest. May His presence be a comfort to your husband, enveloping him in a peace that transcends all understanding. As David wrote, *"I lay down and slept. I woke up; for the Lord sustains me"* (Psalm 3:5, WEB). We ask the Lord to sustain your husband through the night, granting him deep, healing sleep so that he may wake refreshed and renewed.
We also want to encourage you both to continue to lean on the Lord and on one another during this time. Marriage is a sacred covenant, and in times of trial, it is an opportunity to reflect Christ’s love for His church. Ephesians 5:25 (WEB) reminds husbands to *"love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it."* Likewise, wives are called to respect and support their husbands (Ephesians 5:33, WEB). Your prayers for your husband are a beautiful example of this love in action. We urge you both to remain united in faith, lifting one another up and trusting that the Lord is your strength.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of faith, lifting up our brother in Christ who is suffering. Lord, You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals, and we ask that You stretch forth Your hand and touch his body. Remove every trace of pain, discomfort, and sickness from his abdomen. Let Your healing power flow through him, restoring him to full health and vitality. We rebuke this affliction in the name of Jesus and command it to leave his body, for no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17, WEB).
Lord, we ask for Your wisdom to guide this couple as they seek answers. Lead them to the right doctors, the right treatments, and the right decisions. Calm their hearts and minds, replacing anxiety with Your perfect peace. Help them to trust in Your timing and Your plan, knowing that You are working all things for their good.
Father, we pray for restful and healing sleep for our brother. Quiet every fear, every worry, and every pain that would disrupt his rest. Let Your presence be his comfort, and may he wake each morning refreshed and renewed in body and spirit.
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness. You are their refuge and strength, their ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1, WEB). We declare Your promises of healing, peace, and strength over his life, trusting that You will bring him through this trial victorious.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You strengthen their marriage during this time. Let them be a source of comfort, encouragement, and love to one another. May their faith in You grow deeper, and may they see Your hand at work in their lives.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Savior and Healer. Amen.