We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up our dear sister who is struggling with spiritual and physical afflictions. First, we recognize that any blockage in the heart toward God is a serious matter, for the Scriptures tell us, *"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it"* (Proverbs 4:23). If there is hardness, bitterness, unbelief, or sin creating distance between her and the Lord, we must address it with truth and grace.
Father God, we ask You to soften her heart and remove every barrier that keeps her from fully surrendering to You. Search her, O Lord, and know her heart; test her and know her anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in her, and lead her in the way everlasting (Psalm 139:23-24). We rebuke any spirit of rebellion, pride, or unforgiveness that may be hindering her relationship with You. We declare that her heart would be tender toward You, receptive to Your Word, and quick to repent where needed. May she experience the fullness of Your love and the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We also lift up her physical suffering, Lord. Kidney stones bring intense pain, and we ask for Your healing touch. You are the Great Physician, and nothing is too difficult for You. We stand on Your promise: *"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3). We pray that these stones would dissolve and pass without complication, and that You would strengthen her body and ease her discomfort. Give her endurance and faith as she waits on You.
Lord, we also lift up the other individual mentioned who is suffering from kidney stones. We ask the same healing and relief for them, trusting that You hear the cries of Your children. Remind them both that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
If there is any unconfessed sin in either of their lives—whether it be bitterness, sexual immorality, idolatry, or anything else—we pray they would turn from it and seek Your forgiveness. *"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9). Let them walk in the freedom and wholeness that comes from living in obedience to You.
We also want to gently remind our sister that salvation and healing come only through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If she has not fully surrendered her life to Him, we pray she would do so today. Jesus died on the cross for her sins, rose again, and offers eternal life to all who believe in Him. *"For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life"* (John 3:16).
We declare over her life that she is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and that You have a purpose for her. May she draw near to You, and may You draw near to her (James 4:8). Strengthen her faith, Lord, and let her see Your hand at work in her life.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.