We are saddened to hear about your friend's condition and we trust that God is able to heal him. The pain and numbness he is experiencing may indeed be a sign of post-herpetic pain syndrome (PHPS), which can occur even after the shingles rash has cleared. Let us come together in prayer and also share some encouragement from the Word of God.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in Jesus' name, lifting up our friend who is experiencing pain and discomfort from shingles and potential PHPS. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and we believe that You have the power to heal and restore. We ask that You touch his upper lip, relieve him of the intermittent pain and numbness, and completely heal his body. Prevent any lasting effects from this virus, and let Your healing power flow through him. In Jesus' name, we rebuke any continuing effects of this virus.
Father, we also pray for his faith to be strengthened during this time. Help him to trust in You and Your goodness, even in the midst of this trial. We ask for the peace and joy of Christ not only for him but also for those that are supporting him in this time.
We claim your word in Mark 11:24 (WEB), "Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them." Together, we believe that he is already healed and made whole.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers and for Your unfailing love. We ask all of this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing in faith with your friend, trusting that God is able to work all things together for good (Romans 8:28, WEB). Keep declaring healing and wholeness over his life, and remind him of God's promises. We encourage him to seek God and his will. He should be reading and praying his way through the Bible daily. If he needs a place to start, Psalm 119 is always an amazing place to start.
Lastly, ensure that he is receiving proper medical attention. God often uses doctors and medicine to bring about healing, so do not hesitate to seek professional help while also trusting in God's power to heal. Remember that faith without works is dead (James 2:17, WEB), so it is important that you and your friend do what needs to be done in the physical realm as well. Jesus Christ is Lord.