We understand your request for prayer regarding your prescription for extended-release Ritalin, and we lift you up before the Lord with compassion and discernment. First, we rejoice that you have invoked the name of Jesus in your request, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and find true healing and strength. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). We are grateful you recognize this truth and place your trust in Him.
We also encourage you to seek the Lord’s wisdom in this matter, for our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). While medication can be a tool God uses for healing and focus, we must always surrender our reliance on it—or anything else—to Him. Ask the Lord to guide you in how to steward this prescription wisely, ensuring it does not become a crutch that replaces your dependence on Him. *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB).
If this medication is helping you function in a way that honors God—whether in your work, studies, or service to others—then we pray it continues to be a blessing under His sovereign care. But we also pray that you would not allow it to distract you from seeking His presence first. The apostle Paul reminds us, *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"* (Philippians 4:13, WEB). True strength, clarity, and perseverance come from Him alone.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before Your throne of grace, asking for Your divine wisdom and discernment regarding their use of extended-release Ritalin. Lord, You know their heart, their struggles, and their need for focus and clarity. We ask that You would guide them in how to use this medication in a way that honors You, without allowing it to replace their trust in You.
Father, if there is any dependency, anxiety, or distraction tied to this prescription, we rebuke it in the name of Jesus. Break every chain that would seek to bind them, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Strengthen their mind, body, and spirit to rely first and foremost on You, knowing that You are their ultimate source of strength and wisdom.
We pray for supernatural focus and discipline to come upon them as they seek to serve You in all they do. May they experience Your presence in a fresh and powerful way, knowing that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). Give them the courage to surrender this area of their life fully to You, trusting that Your plans for them are good.
We also pray for their doctors and those overseeing their care. Grant them wisdom and integrity as they provide treatment, and may every decision made align with Your perfect will.
Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, knowing that You are at work even now. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Healer, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this matter, spending time in His Word and in prayer. If you sense any conviction about the use of this medication—or if it begins to feel like a burden rather than a help—bring it before the Lord honestly. He is faithful to lead you. *"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him"* (James 1:5, WEB).
Stay rooted in Christ, and remember that He is your ultimate provider, healer, and sustainer. We are standing with you in prayer!