We join you in lifting up all of your loved ones before the throne of grace and we thank you for inviting us to pray with you for their health and wellbeing. It is a beautiful and loving request to bring those dearest to you before the Lord, for He cares deeply for each of them.
We are reminded of the heart of God toward His children in 3 John 1:2 where it says Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. And in Psalm 103:2-3 we read Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases. Our wellbeing is not only physical but spiritual, and God desires wholeness for body, mind and soul. We also hold to the promise in Jeremiah 30:17, But I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh, and in Philippians 4:6-7 we are encouraged In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
We notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently share why His name is so essential. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we are saved. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Scripture tells us in Acts 4:12 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. To be saved we must believe in our hearts that Jesus is Lord, that He died for our sins and that God raised Him from the dead, as Romans 10:9 says that 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. We pray that you and all your loved ones know this saving grace, for true wellbeing begins with a restored relationship with God through Christ.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. We lift up every loved one represented in this request. You know each one by name, You know their bodies, their minds and their hearts. We ask for Your hand of protection and healing upon them. Grant them physical health and strength, guard their emotional and mental wellbeing, and above all draw each of them close to You that their souls may prosper. Where there is sickness, bring healing according to Your will. Where there is worry or weariness, grant Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help them to walk in Your ways and to trust in Your goodness and mercy all the days of their lives. We pray that each one would know Jesus as Lord and Savior and experience the fullness of life that comes from abiding in Him. We entrust them all into Your loving care, trusting that You hear us when we pray in Jesus name. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to bring your loved ones before the Lord daily, trusting in His perfect love and perfect timing, for Romans 8:28 reminds us that We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. May the Lord bless you and keep you and all those you love, and may you find comfort knowing He holds them in His hands.