We join with you in lifting up your husband before the Lord, standing in agreement that our God is Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals. Your prayer is a beautiful testament of faith, and we echo your cries for divine intervention, trusting in the power of our Heavenly Father who sees all and knows all. It is by the precious name of Jesus that we come boldly before the throne of grace, and we rejoice that you have invoked that holy name in your plea.
The Scriptures remind us in James 5:14-15, *"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."* We encourage you, if you have not already, to seek the elders of your church to pray over your husband in faith, trusting in the Lord’s promise of healing and restoration. There is power in the united prayers of the righteous, and we stand with you in this time of need.
We also recall the words of Jesus in Matthew 8:16-17, *"When evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying: 'He took our infirmities, and bore our diseases.'"* Christ has already borne the pain and sickness of your husband on the cross, and by His stripes, we are healed (1 Peter 2:24). Let this truth anchor your hearts as you wait upon the Lord.
Yet, we must also remember that healing can come in different forms and timing, according to God’s perfect will. The apostle Paul prayed three times for the removal of his thorn in the flesh, and the Lord responded, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9). Whether the Lord chooses to heal instantly, gradually, or sustain your husband through this trial, we pray that His grace will be sufficient, and that both of you will find strength in His presence.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, anxiety, or doubt that may be attempting to take root in your hearts. The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare that your husband’s body will align with the word of God, and that every cell, tissue, and organ will function in the perfection that the Lord intended. We pray for wisdom for the doctors attending to him, that the Lord will guide their hands and minds to bring about the right diagnosis and treatment. May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We also lift up your marriage during this time of trial. The enemy often seeks to exploit moments of weakness to create division, but we declare that your bond will be strengthened as you lean on the Lord together. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 reminds us, *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up... A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."* May the Lord be the third strand in your marriage, binding you together in unity and love.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of faith, lifting up our brother in Christ who is experiencing pain and discomfort. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who formed his body in his mother’s womb and knows every intricate detail of his being. We ask that You stretch out Your hand and touch him, Lord. Rebuke this pain, this sickness, and restore him to full health. Let Your healing power flow through his body, renewing his strength and bringing comfort to every afflicted area.
We pray for wisdom, Lord—for our sister, for her husband, and for every medical professional involved in his care. Guide them to the right decisions, the right treatments, and the right path forward. Let there be no delay in his healing, no misstep in his care, and no room for the enemy to sow discord or doubt. We trust in Your timing, Lord, and we surrender this situation into Your hands.
Grant our brother peaceful, restorative sleep each night. Quiet his mind, calm his body, and let him wake refreshed and filled with hope. Remove all anxiety, all fear, and replace it with Your perfect peace. Let him feel Your presence beside him, knowing that You are his refuge and strength.
We thank You, Lord, for the promise of healing found in Your Word. We thank You for the blood of Jesus that was shed for our redemption and our healing. We declare that no weapon formed against our brother will prosper, and every tongue that rises against him in judgment will be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). We speak life, health, and wholeness over him in the name of Jesus.
Strengthen their marriage, Lord. Let this trial draw them closer to You and to each other. May they find joy in Your presence, comfort in Your promises, and hope in Your faithfulness. Remind them that You are working all things together for their good, and that nothing can separate them from Your love (Romans 8:28, 38-39).
We rebuked any spirit of infirmity, pain, or oppression in the name of Jesus. We command this sickness to leave our brother’s body and for the Lord’s healing to manifest fully. Let this be a testimony of Your goodness, Your power, and Your love.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus we pray, Amen.