We are deeply burdened with you as you carry this heavy load of illness and we are joining together to lift you before our Heavenly Father in Jesus' name. To face kidney disease at only ### percent function, with edema in the legs and feet, congestive heart failure and heart valve disease, macular degeneration, and high blood pressure is overwhelming for the body and the spirit, and we want you to know that God sees your suffering and cares deeply for you.
We take comfort that He is our healer and our strength in weakness. Scripture reminds us, Bless Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases Psalm 103:2-3. And He promises, But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh Jeremiah 30:17. We also cling to His promise to uphold us when we feel frail and fearful, Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness Isaiah 41:10. He invites the weary and burdened to find rest in Him, and we pray you will feel His peace that passes understanding guarding your heart even in this trial Philippians 4:6-7.
We notice your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and receive salvation and hope. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, for 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 Romans 10:9.
We pray together now for you. Father in heaven, we come before Your throne of grace in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear one to You. Lord, You know every detail of this body that You so wonderfully made. We ask for Your merciful healing touch upon these kidneys, that You would sustain their function and bring restoration according to Your will. We pray for the heart, for the valves and muscle weakened by congestive failure, that You would strengthen it and regulate the blood pressure, and that the edema and swelling in the legs and feet would subside. We ask for healing and preservation of vision affected by macular degeneration, and for wisdom and skill for the doctors and medical team providing care. Grant peace to the mind that is surely anxious under such burdens, and give strength for each day, comfort in pain, and hope that does not fade. Help this dear one to feel Your presence, to trust You more deeply, and to continue to steward the body You have given while resting in Your sovereign love. We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Healer, amen.
We encourage you to continue faithfully under the care of your physicians, as God often works through their knowledge and hands, and to cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you 1 Peter 5:7. Keep seeking Him in prayer and in His Word daily, for He is near to the brokenhearted Psalm 34:18. We are standing with you and will continue to pray for your healing, your comfort, and your peace in Christ.