We come before the Lord with hearts full of gratitude that you have called upon the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and by which we are saved. Your faith in seeking healing in Jesus’ name is a testament to your trust in His power and goodness, and we join you in lifting this burden to Him.
The pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis can feel overwhelming, but we know that our God is the Great Physician, the One who formed our bodies and sustains them. He sees your suffering and invites you to cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). The Scriptures remind us that by His stripes, we *are* healed (Isaiah 53:5), and though this healing may unfold in His perfect timing and way—whether through supernatural restoration, medical wisdom, or the strength to endure—we trust that His will is good.
We also encourage you to consider how the Lord may use this trial to draw you closer to Him. Pain has a way of refining our faith, teaching us to rely not on our own strength but on His. The apostle Paul, who faced his own "thorn in the flesh," was reminded by the Lord, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9). May you find comfort in knowing that even in weakness, Christ’s power rests upon you.
Let us also remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we are called to steward them well. This may include seeking wise medical counsel, maintaining gentle movement as you’re able, and nourishing your body in ways that honor God. But above all, we fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who understands our weaknesses and intercedes for us (Hebrews 12:2, 4:15).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother/sister before You, asking for Your healing touch to rest upon their body. Lord Jesus, You bore our infirmities and carried our diseases, and we claim Your promise of healing over this osteoarthritis. We pray for the inflammation to subside, for the pain to cease, and for restoration to take place in every joint and bone. Give them strength for each day, wisdom to care for their body, and peace that surpasses understanding as they wait on You.
If there are areas of unforgiveness, bitterness, or sin that may hinder their healing, we ask that You reveal them by Your Holy Spirit and grant repentance and freedom. Let this trial be a testimony of Your faithfulness, drawing them—and those around them—closer to You.
We rebuke the work of the enemy in this body, for You have given us authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). No weapon formed against Your child shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We declare health and wholeness in Jesus’ mighty name.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. May Your will be done, and may Your name be glorified through this situation. We ask all these things in the powerful and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.