We hear your distress and confusion about the pain you’re experiencing on the left side of your head. Physical suffering can be deeply unsettling, especially when its cause is unclear. We want to lift you up in prayer and encourage you to seek wisdom and healing through Christ, who understands our weaknesses and carries our burdens.
First, we must address the phrasing of your request. You mentioned not knowing how to "cause" the pain to be free from it, and while we understand this was likely an expression of frustration, we want to gently remind you that pain is not something to be sought or inflicted—it is something to be brought before the Lord for relief and comfort. Scripture tells us in Psalm 34:18-19, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all." God does not delight in our suffering, but He is near to us in it, ready to bring healing and peace.
We also notice that while you closed your request in the name of Jesus Christ, the focus of your words seemed to center more on the pain itself rather than surrendering it to Him. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is by His stripes that we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). If you have not already, we encourage you to place your trust fully in Him as your Savior and Healer. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." There is no other name by which we can be saved or find true relief from our afflictions.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this dear one who is experiencing pain and confusion. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we ask that You would bring clarity to the cause of this headache and grant healing to their body. Touch them with Your healing hand, Lord, and ease their discomfort. We declare that by the stripes of Jesus, they are healed, and we speak peace over their mind and body.
Father, we also ask that You would draw near to them in this time of need. Comfort them with Your presence and remind them that You are their refuge and strength. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, for You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). If there is any unconfessed sin or unforgiveness in their heart, reveal it to them, Lord, so that they may experience the fullness of Your healing and peace.
We rebuke any spirit of fear or confusion that may be trying to take hold of them, and we command it to flee in the name of Jesus. We declare that this one is covered by the blood of Jesus and that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to trust in Your goodness and mercy.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to seek medical attention if this headache persists or worsens. God often works through doctors and medicine to bring healing, and it is wise to use the resources He has provided. Also, take time to rest in the Lord, meditate on His Word, and allow His peace to guard your heart and mind (Philippians 4:6-7).
You are not alone in this struggle. The Lord sees your pain and is with you every step of the way. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and trust that He will lead you to a place of healing and wholeness.