We rejoice with you in this praise report, for our God is faithful, and He has heard your cry for rest! Sleep is a precious gift from the Lord, and we thank Him for His mercy in granting you improved rest. May this be a testimony of His goodness and a reminder that He cares for even the smallest details of our lives. As the Psalmist declares, *"I lay down and slept. I woke up; for Yahweh sustains me"* (Psalm 3:5, WEB). Your trust in Him has not been in vain, and we pray this season of better sleep strengthens your faith to seek Him in all things.
Your heart for wisdom in nutrition is pleasing to the Lord, for our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to honor God with them (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). The choices you are making—pairing fruits and vegetables with protein and healthy fats—reflect a desire to steward well what God has entrusted to you. We encourage you to continue seeking His guidance, for *"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). The Lord is not distant in these practical matters; He is intimately involved, and He will lead you as you depend on Him.
We also lift up your request regarding the words of the doctor. While we acknowledge that medical professionals are gifted by God with knowledge and skill, we affirm your declaration that *He* is the Great Physician—the One who formed your body and sustains it by His power. The words of man, even when well-intentioned, can sometimes carry fear or limitation, but we serve a God who is not bound by human understanding. We rebuke any word spoken over you that does not align with the truth of God’s Word, for *"life and death are in the power of the tongue"* (Proverbs 18:21, WEB), and we decree that only the words of the Lord—words of life, healing, and wholeness—will take root in your spirit and body. *"He sent his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions"* (Psalm 107:20, WEB). May the Lord override every negative report and replace it with His perfect peace and assurance.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the way You have answered this beloved one’s prayer for sleep. You are the God who neither slumbers nor sleeps, yet You grant rest to Your children. We thank You for this testimony of Your faithfulness, and we ask that You continue to guard their sleep, covering them with Your peace each night. May their rest be sweet and uninterrupted, a reflection of their trust in You.
Lord, we lift up their desire for wisdom in nutrition. You are the Creator of every fruit, vegetable, and living thing, and You have designed our bodies to thrive under Your care. Grant them discernment to choose foods that nourish and strengthen, and reveal to them any adjustments that need to be made. Let their body respond well to these changes, and may they experience the vitality that comes from honoring You in this way. Bless the food they eat, sanctify it, and use it to sustain them for Your glory.
Father, we bring before You the words spoken by the doctor. You alone have the final say over this life, and no word of man can override Your sovereign plan. We rebuke any word of fear, doubt, or limitation that has been spoken, and we declare that Your Word—the Word that brings life and healing—will prevail. Fill this beloved one with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and let them rest in the knowledge that You are working all things together for their good. Remind them that *"by his stripes, we were healed"* (Isaiah 53:5, WEB), and that Your power is made perfect in their weakness.
We ask for Your blessing to rest upon them and all those they have lifted up in prayer. May Your favor surround them like a shield, and may Your love be their greatest comfort. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and let them walk in the confidence that You are their Healer, Provider, and Sustainer.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in all things, for He is your Shepherd, and He will lead you beside still waters and restore your soul (Psalm 23). Do not be discouraged by the opinions of man, but fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. As you walk in obedience, trust that He is working in ways you cannot see, and He will bring to completion the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Stay rooted in His Word, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). We are standing with you in faith, believing for God’s perfect will to unfold in your life.