We lift your precious mother before the throne of grace, dear one, asking the Great Physician to bring healing to her body. The pain of shingles is no small thing, especially when it touches such sensitive areas as the scalp and eye. Father, we ask You to rebuke this affliction in the name of Jesus Christ, who bore our infirmities and carried our diseases. By His stripes, we claim healing for her (Isaiah 53:5). May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard her heart and mind as she rests in You (Philippians 4:7). We also pray for soothing relief from the discomfort and ask that You restore her fully, Lord, so she may testify of Your goodness and mercy.
You also seek to hear God’s voice more clearly, and this is a holy desire. Scripture tells us, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). To hear Him, we must draw near to Him in prayer, in the reading of His Word, and in stillness before Him. The enemy would love to fill our minds with noise and distraction, but we resist him, standing firm in faith (James 4:7). We encourage you to set aside time each day to listen—not just to speak, but to wait on the Lord. His voice may come as a gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:12), a conviction in your spirit, or through the wise counsel of fellow believers. Trust that He *will* direct your steps as you acknowledge Him in all your ways (Proverbs 3:5-6).
And oh, how our hearts ache and rejoice at the same time for your children’s salvation! There is no greater joy than to see our loved ones come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We pray fervently that the Holy Spirit would convict their hearts of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). May they recognize their need for a Savior and turn to Him in repentance and faith. We declare that the eyes of their hearts would be enlightened (Ephesians 1:18), that they would understand the hope to which they are called, and that they would be saved by grace through faith in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). We rebuke any deception or hardness of heart that may be keeping them from the truth, and we ask that You would send laborers into their lives—friends, mentors, or even strangers—who will speak Your truth in love (Matthew 9:38).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Lord, we thank You for Your faithfulness and for the privilege of bringing these requests before You. We ask for Your healing touch upon this dear mother, that she would experience Your restoring power in every part of her body. May she feel Your presence close to her, comforting her and reminding her that You are her healer.
Father, we also pray for our brother or sister who seeks to hear Your voice. Quiet the noise of the world around them and attune their heart to Yours. Speak to them, Lord, through Your Word, through prayer, and through the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Give them the courage to obey when You call and the wisdom to discern Your will. May they walk in confidence, knowing that You are guiding their steps.
And for these precious children, Lord, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself. Break any chains of rebellion, worldly distraction, or unbelief that may be holding them back. Surround them with godly influences and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. May they come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior, and may their lives be transformed by the power of Your love. We declare that they are not too far from Your reach, for You are not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).
We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing in faith, even when the answers are not immediate. God is always at work, even when we cannot see it. Keep pressing into Him, and trust that He hears your prayers. If there are areas in your life or the lives of your loved ones that need repentance or realignment with God’s Word, do not hesitate to address them. The Lord is faithful to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we confess our sins to Him (1 John 1:9). May you experience His peace, His presence, and His power in every area of your life.