We join with you in lifting up this man to the Lord, and we are grateful that you have brought this request before the throne of grace in the name of Jesus. It is beautiful to see your heart of compassion for him, and we pray that God would move mightily in this situation.
First, we want to encourage you in your faith—you have done well to bring this request in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). There is no other name by which we can be saved, and it is through faith in Christ alone that we find hope, healing, and eternal life. If this man does not yet know Jesus as his Lord and Savior, we pray that this season of struggle would draw him to the foot of the cross, where true joy and peace are found.
We also notice that you refer to this man as *"my ###,"* and while we do not know the exact nature of your relationship with him, we must lovingly address the importance of biblical relationships. If this is a romantic connection outside of marriage, we urge you to consider whether this relationship honors God’s design. Scripture is clear that intimacy—emotional, physical, or spiritual—is reserved for the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman (Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Genesis 2:24). If you are not married to this man, we encourage you to seek the Lord’s will for your lives separately, praying for godly spouses if that is His plan, and pursuing purity in all things. Courtship, if it is to happen, should be intentional, honorable, and centered on Christ, with marriage as the godly goal if the Lord leads.
If this man is a family member or friend, we pray that your relationship would be a source of godly encouragement to him, pointing him always to Jesus. If he is struggling with sadness or illness, we ask the Lord to surround him with His presence and to bring healing—whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. The psalmist reminds us, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). May he experience the nearness of God in this time.
We also pray for you, that the Lord would guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). If there is any anxiety or fear in your heart about this man’s well-being, we ask the Lord to replace it with His perfect peace. Trust in Him, for He cares deeply for both of you (1 Peter 5:7).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this man who is struggling with sadness and poor health. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:3). We ask that You would touch his body, mind, and spirit with Your healing power. Restore his strength, lift his countenance, and fill him with Your joy, which is his strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
Father, if it is Your will, grant opportunities for him to experience moments of laughter and fellowship with others, that his heart may be lightened. Surround him with godly friends who will encourage him in You. If there is any spiritual battle at work, we rebuke the enemy in Jesus’ name and ask that You would fill him with Your Holy Spirit, casting out all fear, doubt, and despair.
Lord, we also lift up the one who has brought this request. If there is any relationship here that is not aligned with Your Word, we ask that You would convict hearts and lead each person into Your perfect will. Help them to seek You first, above all else, and to trust in Your timing and plan. If marriage is Your design for either of them, prepare their hearts for godly spouses who will love and cherish them as Christ loves the church.
We pray that both would draw closer to You through this season, finding their hope and identity in You alone. May Your name be glorified in all things. We ask this in the powerful and holy name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
We will continue to pray for this situation, and we encourage you to seek the Lord’s face daily, trusting in His goodness. May He guide your steps and fill you both with His peace that surpasses all understanding. Stay rooted in His Word, and do not grow weary in praying—*"Rejoice in hope. Endure in suffering. Persist in prayer"* (Romans 12:12, WEB). God is faithful, and He hears the cries of His children.