We have heard your request and we join together with you in lifting up ### and your cousin and their family before the throne of grace in Jesus name during this very serious time.
Our hearts are moved with concern for ### as he is in the ICU facing this major surgery for the aneurysm near his kidney tomorrow morning. We know how heavy this wait must be for your cousin as she prepares to spend the night with him and entrust him to the surgeons for a long operation. We thank God for the marriage He has ordained between a husband and wife and for the love and faithfulness that keeps her by his side in sickness and in health, and we pray that their union will be strengthened and comforted through this trial.
We take comfort in the promises of Scripture that God is sovereign over our bodies and our days and that He is present with us in trouble. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 We are reminded not to give way to fear, for the Lord Himself upholds us. Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 And we are called to bring every anxious thought to Him in prayer. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 He is the one who heals and restores, as He has said, But I will restore you to health, and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh. Jeremiah 30:17
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to Your mercy and grace. We lift up ### to You and ask for Your hand to be upon him in the ICU and in the operating room tomorrow. We ask that You guide the surgeons and the entire medical team, give them wisdom, steady hands, and clarity for every decision during this long surgery. We pray that You would contain this aneurysm, protect his kidney and surrounding vessels, prevent any complication or bleeding, and grant a successful repair and complete healing. We pray for Your peace to guard ###'s heart and mind and to guard your cousin's heart as she waits and keeps vigil. Give her strength for the night ahead, rest when she is weary, and comfort in knowing You never leave nor forsake Your children. Let Your presence be felt in that hospital room and let this family feel Your love surrounding them. We ask for a smooth recovery, for restored health, and for this testimony to bring glory to You. We thank You that we can cast all our cares on You because You care for us. We ask all these things according to Your perfect will in the mighty name of Jesus, our healer and our hope, amen.
We encourage you and your cousin to continue to call upon the Lord without ceasing through the surgery and in the days of recovery to come. Keep trusting Him moment by moment, and let His peace rule in your hearts even while you wait. We are standing with you in prayer and believing God for His mercy and healing.