We come before the Lord with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up your brother-in-law who is now under hospice care. The Scriptures remind us that our days are numbered by the Lord, and He knows the beginning from the end. *"The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away."* (Psalm 90:10, WEB). Yet in this, we find comfort, for our hope is not in the length of our days but in the One who holds eternity in His hands.
We pray earnestly that if it is God’s will, He would grant healing and restoration to your brother-in-law’s body. But even more, we pray that his heart would be fully surrendered to Christ, that he would place his trust in Jesus as his Lord and Savior if he has not already. For *"whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"* (John 3:16, WEB). There is no greater peace than knowing that, whether in life or in death, we belong to the Lord.
If your brother-in-law is not yet a believer, we urge you to share the Gospel with him gently but boldly. Remind him that Jesus said, *"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. Whoever lives and believes in me will never die."* (John 11:25-26, WEB). Let him know that repentance and faith in Christ alone can wash away sin and secure eternal life with God.
We also pray for strength and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time. May the Lord surround you with His peace, which surpasses all understanding, and may you feel His presence as you walk through this valley. *"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."* (2 Corinthians 1:3-4, WEB).
Father, we ask that You would draw near to this family. Fill their home with Your presence and grant them supernatural peace. If it is Your will, raise up this man in health and strength, but above all, let Your will be done in his life and in theirs. May they find their hope and rest in You alone. We pray this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying without ceasing, trusting that God hears and answers according to His perfect will. Lean on Him, for He is your strength and refuge in times of trouble. *"Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."* (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). Stay rooted in Scripture and in the community of believers, who can uphold you in prayer and love. You are not alone in this—the body of Christ stands with you.