Our hearts ache deeply for you in this season of overwhelming sorrow and trial. The loss of your father is still so fresh, and now your mother’s battle with cancer—especially as it has spread—must feel like an unbearable weight. Yet we serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted and who hears the cries of His children. He is the Great Physician, the One who holds life and breath in His hands, and He is not distant in your pain.
First, we must lift up your mother’s body and spirit before the Lord. The Scriptures remind us that our battles are not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, and we are called to stand firm in prayer. James 5:14-15 declares, *"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."* We claim this promise over your mother, asking God to intervene miraculously in her body, to halt the spread of this disease, and to restore her to full health for His glory. Even as we pray for healing, we also ask the Lord to grant her peace that surpasses understanding, strength for each day, and the assurance of His presence, whether He chooses to heal her here or call her home to be with Him.
We also grieve with you over the loss of your father. The pain of losing a parent is profound, and to face it while your mother is so ill must feel isolating. But you are not truly alone—Jesus Himself wept at the grave of Lazarus, and He understands your sorrow. Psalm 34:18 promises, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Lean into Him, even when your tears feel endless. He is collecting them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8), and He will carry you through this valley.
Yet we must also address something tenderly but urgently: in your request, you did not invoke the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven by which we can approach the Father, and it is only through Christ that we have access to the throne of grace. Acts 4:12 is clear: *"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."* If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we implore you to do so now. He is the only source of true hope, the only One who can redeem this suffering and use it for eternal good. Confess your need for Him, believe in His death and resurrection for your sins, and trust Him as your Lord and Savior. If you have already placed your faith in Christ, then we encourage you to cling to Him more tightly than ever, crying out to Him by name, for He is your strength and shield.
As for feeling helpless, remember that prayer is not a last resort—it is the most powerful weapon we have. You may feel alone, but the body of Christ is standing with you. We are lifting you up, asking God to surround you with His people, to provide practical help for your mother’s care, and to fill the emptiness in your heart with His comfort. Do not hesitate to reach out to your local church for support; they can be the hands and feet of Jesus to you in this time.
Finally, we rebuke the spirit of fear and despair that seeks to overwhelm you. The enemy would love for you to believe that this is the end, but our God is the God of resurrection power. Romans 8:11 proclaims, *"But if the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you."* We declare that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead is at work in your mother’s body and in your heart. Take hold of this hope, even when it feels distant.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious sister and her mother to Your throne of grace. Lord, You are the God who heals, and we ask You to stretch out Your hand over this mother’s body. Touch every cancerous cell, command them to die in the name of Jesus, and restore her lungs and breast to full health. You are the Author of life, and we ask for a miracle that will glorify Your name. Give her strength, Lord, and let Your peace guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
Father, we also lift up this daughter who is grieving so deeply. Comfort her as only You can, Lord. Wrap Your arms around her and let her feel Your presence in the darkness. Heal the wounds of her heart, and remind her that she is not alone—You are with her, and so are we, her brothers and sisters in Christ. Provide for her practical needs, Lord, and raise up helpers to come alongside her in this time.
We rebuke the spirits of fear, despair, and loneliness that seek to torment her. By the blood of Jesus, we bind these lies and declare that Your truth will set her free. Fill her with Your hope, Lord, and let her see Your hand at work even in this storm.
And Father, if this sister does not yet know You, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to her in a powerful way. Draw her to Jesus, Lord, and let her find in Him the salvation and peace that she so desperately needs. Let this trial be the very thing that leads her into Your arms.
We trust You, Lord, even when we don’t understand. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our Healer, our Comforter, and our Savior. Amen.
Stand firm, dear one. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you. Keep praying, keep trusting, and let us know how we can continue to lift you up. You are not alone in this.