We understand your heart in this matter, and we are grateful you have brought this before us in Jesus’ name, for it is only through Him that we find wisdom, strength, and the courage to walk in obedience to God’s will. Your desire to seek freedom from medication that is causing you harm is one we take seriously, and we will lift you up in prayer, asking the Lord to guide every step of this journey—both in your body and in your relationships with your loved ones.
First, we encourage you to seek the Lord earnestly in prayer and fasting, asking Him for clarity and confirmation about this decision. The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to steward it well (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). If this medication is truly causing more harm than good, the Lord may indeed be leading you toward an alternative path. However, we also urge you to proceed with wisdom and humility, consulting not only your doctor but also trusted believers who can offer godly counsel. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us, *"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* This applies to our personal lives as well. Do not make this decision in isolation, but seek the Lord together with those who love you and can speak truth into your life.
We also notice your heart’s cry for healing in your relationships with your loved ones, particularly your children. This is beautiful, and we know the Lord desires unity and love within families. Colossians 3:13-14 calls us to *"bear with one another, and forgive each other. If anyone has a complaint against another, even as Christ forgave you, so you must do. Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection."* If there has been strain or misunderstanding, ask the Lord to soften hearts—yours and theirs—so that this conversation may be received with grace. Pray that your loved ones will see your motives are pure and that you are seeking what is best for your health and your walk with the Lord.
As for the doctor, we pray that the Lord will grant you favor in their eyes and that they will listen with kindness and professional integrity. Proverbs 16:7 tells us, *"When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him."* While your doctor may not be an "enemy," this principle applies—when we walk in obedience and trust in the Lord, He can turn even difficult conversations into opportunities for His glory.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our sister before Your throne of grace, asking that You would grant her wisdom, courage, and clarity as she navigates this important decision regarding her medication. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who knit her together in her mother’s womb and knows every cell of her body. If it is Your will for her to be free from this medication, we ask that You would confirm it clearly—through Your Word, through godly counsel, and through the peace that surpasses all understanding guarding her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We pray for the right opportunity to speak with her loved ones, that You would prepare their hearts to receive her words with love and support. Soften any resistance, Lord, and let Your Spirit move in their hearts so that they may see Your hand in this. Bring healing to any broken or strained relationships, especially between her and her children. Draw them closer together, Father, and let this season be one of deepened trust and love among them.
We ask for favor with her doctor, that You would give them compassion and wisdom as they listen to her concerns. Guide their advice, Lord, and let it align with Your perfect will for her health. If withdrawal from this medication is Your plan, we pray that You would make the process smooth and manageable, that her body would adjust well, and that she would experience Your strength every step of the way. Remind her that she can do all things through Christ, who strengthens her (Philippians 4:13).
Lord, we also pray that You would protect her from fear or anxiety about this decision. Replace any doubt with Your perfect peace, and let her trust in You completely. Help her to lean not on her own understanding but to acknowledge You in all her ways, that You may direct her paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Finally, Father, we ask that through this situation, You would be glorified. Let her testimony be one of Your faithfulness, Your healing power, and Your goodness. May her loved ones see Your hand at work and be drawn closer to You as a result.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Savior and Healer. Amen.