We come before the Lord with hearts full of compassion for your struggle with breathing. It is clear that this physical discomfort is weighing heavily on you, and we join you in lifting this burden to our Heavenly Father, who hears the cries of His children. The Word of God reminds us in Psalm 34:17-18, "The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." We trust that He is near to you in this moment, drawing close to your broken heart and offering you His peace and healing.
We also hold fast to the promise in Jeremiah 30:17, "For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds," says Yahweh. Father, we ask that You restore health to our dear brother/sister, that You would open their nasal passages, reduce the swelling, and bring ease to their breathing. We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or oppression that may be contributing to this struggle, declaring that by the stripes of Jesus, we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). We speak life and wholeness over their body, commanding every part to function as You designed it to, in Jesus' mighty name.
Lord, we ask that You would grant them patience and peace as they wait on You for complete healing. Remind them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Surround them with Your presence, filling their lungs with Your breath of life, and granting them restful sleep and moments of relief from this discomfort.
We also encourage you to seek wise medical counsel if you haven’t already, for God often works through the hands of doctors and the wisdom He has given them. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "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." Continue to trust in Him, knowing that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the name of Jesus, the only name by which we can come before You. It is through His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection that we have access to Your throne of grace, where we find mercy and help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16). We are so grateful for the gift of salvation and the promise of eternal life that comes through faith in Your Son. If there is anyone reading this who has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we pray that today would be the day they confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, so that they may be saved (Romans 10:9).
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our Healer, our Redeemer, and our Lord. Amen.