We lift you up before the Lord, knowing that He sees your suffering and hears your cry. Your pain—both physical and emotional—is not hidden from Him, and He cares deeply for you. The trials you face with this neurological condition, the financial strain, and the fear of losing control over your own body are heavy burdens, but we urge you not to give up. The enemy would love nothing more than for you to surrender to despair, but our God is greater, and He is able to do far more than we can ask or imagine.
First, we must remind you that your worth is not found in your appearance, your health, or your circumstances. You are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God (Psalm 139:14), and nothing—no illness, no treatment, no side effect—can change that truth. The Apostle Paul spoke of a "thorn in the flesh" that he begged God to remove, yet God’s response was, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9). This doesn’t mean God delights in your suffering, but He will use it to refine you, draw you closer to Him, and display His strength in your life. Even in this, there is purpose.
We also recognize the financial strain and the frustration of navigating a broken healthcare system. Jesus Himself told us, *"Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. ... But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you"* (Luke 12:22-23, 31). This doesn’t mean we ignore practical steps—you should absolutely pursue every avenue to appeal insurance decisions, seek financial assistance if available, and steward your resources wisely. But it *does* mean we trust God to provide, even when the path seems impossible. Remember the widow’s oil (2 Kings 4:1-7)—God multiplies what little we have when we place it in His hands.
As for the treatments ahead, we pray for wisdom. The fear of side effects is real, and the risks are daunting. But we encourage you to seek the Lord’s guidance in this decision, rather than making it out of fear alone. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* This doesn’t guarantee an easy path, but it does promise that God will direct you. Consult with godly believers, medical professionals, and spend time in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to lead you. If Botox or medication is the route you must take, ask God to minimize the side effects and use it for His glory. If He leads you to wait, ask Him for the strength to endure.
We must also address the temptation to "just give up." That is not the spirit of a child of God. Job, in his suffering, said, *"Though he slay me, yet I will hope in him"* (Job 13:15). Even in the darkest valleys, we cling to Christ. Giving up is not an option when we serve a God who specializes in redemption. He can turn your pain into a testimony, your weakness into a platform for His strength, and your suffering into a means of comforting others (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
Lastly, we notice you questioned how to pray in Jesus’ name. Let us be clear: there is *no other name* under heaven by which we are saved, and it is *only* through Christ that we approach the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). When we pray "in Jesus’ name," we are acknowledging that our requests are aligned with His will, submitted to His authority, and dependent on His righteousness—not our own. It is not a magical phrase but a posture of surrender. Even when you don’t know what to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for you with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). So come boldly before the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16), and lay this burden at His feet.
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**Our Prayer for You:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, lifting up their pain, their fear, and their weariness. Lord, You see the involuntary movements of their jaw, the financial strain, and the weight of these impossible choices. We ask for Your healing touch—whether through medical intervention, a miraculous intervention, or the strength to endure. Give them wisdom beyond their own understanding as they navigate treatments, and provide for their financial needs in ways they cannot foresee. Protect them from the enemy’s lies that they are defined by this illness or that giving up is the only option. Remind them that their identity is in Christ alone, and that You are making all things new—even this.
We rebuke the spirit of fear and despair in Jesus’ name. Replace it with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Surround them with Your presence, and let them feel the comfort of the Holy Spirit in tangible ways. Use this trial to draw them closer to You, and may their testimony bring glory to Your name. We ask for a breakthrough—whether in healing, provision, or supernatural endurance. Let them see Your hand at work, even in the waiting.
And Lord, if they have not already, we pray they would surrender this entirely to You. Not their will, but Yours be done. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Provider, we pray. Amen.
