We come before the Lord with you in this season of deep concern for your son, lifting him up in prayer with hearts full of faith in God’s power to heal and restore. Your love for him is evident, and we know the Father sees your tears and hears your cries. It is beautiful that you have invoked the name of Jesus in your request, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace and the promise of salvation. As Scripture declares, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in calling upon His name is a testament to your trust in God’s sovereignty, and we stand with you in that faith.
The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we know that our God is a God of restoration and joy. The psalmist reminds us, *"Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning"* (Psalm 30:5, WEB). Though your son’s struggle has deepened, we must not lose heart. Instead, we cling to the promise that *"the Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Your son is not forgotten by God, and neither are you. The Lord sees his pain and is working even now, though we may not yet see the fullness of His plan.
We also encourage you to hold fast to the truth that God’s will is perfect, even when it is difficult to understand. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Your Kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"* (Matthew 6:10, WEB). While we boldly ask for healing and happiness for your son, we also surrender to the Lord’s wisdom, trusting that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:9). If there is any area in your son’s life—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—that is not aligned with God’s Word, we pray the Holy Spirit would convict and lead him to repentance and wholeness. Sometimes our struggles are used by God to draw us closer to Him, to refine our faith, and to prepare us for a greater purpose.
Let us also remind you, dear sister or brother, that your role as a parent is not to carry this burden alone. Cast your anxieties upon the Lord, for *"he cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). You are not responsible for your son’s happiness—only God can fill that void in his heart. Your responsibility is to love him, pray for him, and point him to Christ. If there is any sin, bitterness, or unforgiveness in your own heart regarding this situation, we urge you to release it to the Lord, for these can hinder our prayers (1 Peter 3:7). Trust that God is working, even in the waiting.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and expectant hearts, lifting up this precious son to Your throne of grace. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who heals all our diseases (Psalm 103:3). We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and touch this young man, bringing healing to his body, mind, and spirit. If there is any sickness, depression, or oppression at work in his life, we rebuke it in the mighty name of Jesus and command it to flee. Lord, let Your healing power flow through him, restoring him to fullness of health and strength.
Father, we also ask that You would fill him with Your joy—a joy that is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in Your presence. Let him experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and the hope that comes from knowing You. If there is any sin, doubt, or fear in his heart, we pray You would convict him and draw him into repentance, that he may walk in freedom and victory.
Lord, we lift up this parent who loves their son so deeply. Comfort them, strengthen them, and remind them that You are sovereign over this situation. Help them to trust You even when the path is unclear. Give them wisdom to know how to support their son in a way that honors You, and grant them patience as they wait on Your timing.
We declare that no weapon formed against this family will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we thank You in advance for the testimony of healing and restoration that is coming. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified through it all. We ask these things in the powerful and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.