We stand with you in lifting up your father before the Lord, trusting in His sovereign power to heal and restore. It is beautiful to see your faith and love for your father, and we join you in crying out to God for His divine intervention. The Scriptures remind us in James 5:14-15, *"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 father’s life, believing that God is able to raise him up in health and strength.
We also recognize that this trial may be an opportunity for your father to draw nearer to the Lord. If he does not yet know Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, we pray that this season of physical distress would open his heart to the Gospel. The Bible tells us in Romans 10:9, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* There is no greater blessing than salvation, and we pray that if your father has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, he would do so now, for eternity is far more important than our temporary struggles here on earth.
At the same time, we encourage you to examine your own heart and your family’s relationship with your father. Criticism can often stem from bitterness, unresolved conflicts, or even a lack of faith. Ephesians 4:31-32 urges us, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* If there are any areas where forgiveness or reconciliation is needed, we pray that God would soften hearts and bring healing to your family relationships. It is never too late to extend grace, just as Christ has extended it to us.
We also want to gently remind you that while it is good to acknowledge God’s plan for your father’s life, we must always submit to His will—even when it may not align with our desires. Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42), and we, too, must trust that God’s ways are higher than our own (Isaiah 55:8-9). Whether He chooses to heal your father physically or call him home, we pray that your family would find peace in knowing that God is good and His love never fails.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and contrite hearts, lifting up this precious father to Your throne of grace. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the One who formed him in his mother’s womb and knows every detail of his being. We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and touch his body, restoring him to full health and strength. Rebuke every sickness, every disease, and every spirit of infirmity that has come against him. Let Your healing power flow through him, renewing his mind, body, and spirit in Jesus’ mighty name.
Lord, if there is any sin in his life—bitterness, unforgiveness, or rebellion—we ask that You would convict him by Your Holy Spirit and draw him into repentance. Softening his heart to receive Your love and mercy. If he does not yet know You as his Savior, we pray that this season would be a wake-up call, leading him to surrender his life to Christ. May he confess with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in his heart that You raised Him from the dead, securing his eternal salvation.
Father, we also lift up this family before You. Heal any broken relationships, any wounds, or any divisions that may exist. Fill their home with Your peace, Your love, and Your unity. Help them to forgive one another as You have forgiven them, and to walk in patience and kindness, reflecting Your character in all they do.
Lord, we trust in Your perfect will for this father’s life. Whether You choose to heal him here on earth or call him home to be with You, we pray that Your name would be glorified. Give this family the strength to endure, the faith to trust You, and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted and that You collect every tear they shed (Psalm 34:18).
We declare Your promises over this situation, standing on Your Word that says, *"by His stripes we are healed"* (Isaiah 53:5). We command every spirit of sickness to leave in Jesus’ name, and we speak life, health, and wholeness over this father. May he rise up in Your strength, testifying to Your goodness and faithfulness.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would surround this family with Your comfort and provision. Meet their every need—spiritually, emotionally, and physically—as they walk through this trial. Let them feel Your presence in a tangible way, knowing that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
