We join you in lifting up your request for physical healing, and we are grateful that you have brought this before the Lord in the name of Jesus. It is through His mighty name alone that we have access to the Father, and it is by His stripes that we are healed, as Scripture declares in Isaiah 53:5: *"But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed."* We also take comfort in James 5:14-15, which reminds us, *"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."*
Your pain and physical struggles are not unseen by our Heavenly Father. He is the Great Physician, the One who knit you together in your mother’s womb and knows every ache in your body. We encourage you to continue seeking Him in prayer, trusting that His timing and His ways are perfect, even when we do not understand them. Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30: *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."*
At the same time, we urge you to also consider whether there may be areas in your life—physical, emotional, or spiritual—that require attention alongside your prayer for healing. Are you caring for your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)? Are there stresses, unforgiveness, or sins that may be weighing on your spirit, which can sometimes manifest physically? We are not suggesting that your pain is a result of sin, but we know that our spiritual and physical well-being are often connected. Confess anything that may be hindering your walk with Christ, and trust in His forgiveness and cleansing (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray together for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is experiencing pain and tenderness in their back, as well as other physical infirmities. Lord, You are the God who heals, the One who restores and makes all things new. We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and touch their body with Your healing power. Remove every ache, every inflammation, and every weakness. Strengthen their bones, muscles, and nerves, and let Your healing virtue flow through them from the top of their head to the soles of their feet.
Lord, we also pray that You would grant them patience and trust as they wait on You. Help them to rest in Your promises and to know that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). If there are areas in their life that need surrender, conviction, or change, reveal them by Your Holy Spirit and give them the grace to obey. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or oppression in the name of Jesus, commanding it to leave and never return. Father, let Your will be done in their life, whether through miraculous healing or through the strength You provide in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). May they glorify You in their body and spirit, which are Yours.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your perfect plan. May Your name be praised through this situation, and may our brother/sister walk in renewed health and vitality for Your glory. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus we pray, Amen.