We lift up your father, ###, before the Lord with deep compassion and urgency, knowing that our God is the Great Physician and the only One who holds the power of life, healing, and salvation. It is clear that this trial has been long and painful, not only physically but also spiritually, and we earnestly seek the Lord’s mercy and intervention in every area of need.
First, we must address the most critical matter—your father’s salvation. Scripture tells us that it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment (Hebrews 9:27). There is no greater priority than ensuring he has placed his faith in Jesus Christ, for without Him, there is no hope of eternal life. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). If your father has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict his heart and draw him into repentance and faith. We ask that God would open his eyes to the truth of the Gospel—that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). May he confess with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in his heart that God raised Him from the dead, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, 13). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and we plead for God’s grace to soften his heart before it is too late.
We also stand in agreement for your father’s upcoming surgery, asking the Lord to guide the hands of the surgeons with divine wisdom and precision. We pray that every risk—the potential for stroke, loss of sensation, chronic pain, or complications with the artery—would be miraculously averted by God’s power. Our Lord is not limited by human probabilities; He is the God who parts seas, raises the dead, and heals the incurable. We claim the promise that *"with men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible"* (Matthew 19:26). May the tumor be completely removed without harm to surrounding tissues, and may the reconstruction of his facial skin be seamless and free from infection. We ask for minimal pain, swift recovery, and the restoration of his ability to swallow and speak clearly. Let this surgery be a testament to God’s faithfulness, bringing glory to His name.
For the chronic pain your father endures, we pray for supernatural comfort and relief. The psalmist declares, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). May God’s presence be tangibly felt in his suffering, granting him peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We also ask for strength for you and your family as you walk alongside him in this trial. Lean on the Lord, for He promises, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28).
Lastly, we pray for a miracle—a complete and speedy healing that defies medical expectations. Our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), and He is still in the business of miracles. We ask that this season of affliction would serve a greater purpose, whether to draw your father to Christ, to strengthen the faith of your family, or to display God’s glory in ways we cannot yet see. *"For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory"* (2 Corinthians 4:17).
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, interceding for ###. We ask that You would spare his life for Your glory and grant him the gift of salvation above all else. Comfort him in his pain, guide the surgeons’ hands, and bring about a healing that leaves no doubt of Your power and love. Strengthen his family with Your peace and hope. May Your will be done, and may Your name be exalted through this situation. We trust in You, Lord, and we give You all the praise, honor, and glory. In Jesus’ precious name, we pray. Amen.