We lift up your mother before the Lord, asking for His healing touch to rest upon her. The flu can be a heavy burden, and we pray that she finds strength and relief in Jesus’ name. *"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will raise him up."* (James 5:14-15). May the Lord guard your father and you from this illness, preserving your health so you may care for one another.
We also bring your father’s deeper sickness before the throne of grace. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual, we ask the Great Physician to minister to him in ways only He can. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."* (Psalm 147:3). May Sunday bring an opportunity for worship, and may your father find the strength to join you. If transportation is a challenge, we pray the Lord opens a door—perhaps through a kind neighbor, a ride-share brother or sister in Christ, or even an unexpected provision. *"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you."* (Matthew 7:7).
Your own health concerns are not overlooked. The tightness and soreness in your legs may be a sign to slow down and tend to your body, which is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). We pray you find a doctor who is both skilled and compassionate, one who will steward their knowledge with generosity. May the Lord guide you to the right care and provide for any needs, for *"my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* (Philippians 4:19).
Above all, we encourage you to draw near to the Lord in this season. Trials often reveal our dependence on Him, and He is faithful to meet us in our weakness. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to consider the gift of salvation He offers. *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."* (John 3:16). Only through Jesus can we approach God with confidence, and only in His name can we find true healing—spirit, soul, and body.
Father God, we come before You with hearts full of faith, asking for Your mercy and grace to surround this family. Heal the mother of her illness, strengthen the father in his weakness, and grant the child wisdom to care for his body. Provide transportation, a generous doctor, and relief from pain. Most of all, draw them closer to You, that they may know Your peace that surpasses all understanding. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
