Our hearts are deeply moved by your plea for your beloved mother, and we join you in lifting her before the throne of grace, where our Great Physician hears and answers. The sorrow of her illness weighs heavily on you, and we understand the longing in your heart—not only for her healing but for her presence in the joyous moments ahead, like your daughter’s wedding. How precious is the bond between a mother and child, and how painful it is to see her suffering. Yet we cling to the promise that our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and that nothing is impossible for Him who spoke the universe into being.
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 take hold of this promise and declare it over your mother’s life, trusting that the Lord is able to restore her strength and grant her many more years to walk in His purposes. We also remember Psalm 30:2-3, *"Lord my God, I cried to you, and you have healed me. Lord, you have brought my soul up from Sheol. You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit."* He is the God who turns mourning into dancing, and we ask Him to do so for you and your mother.
Yet as we pray, we must also acknowledge that our ultimate hope is not merely in extended days on this earth, but in the eternal life found in Jesus Christ. Your request does not mention His name, and we gently but urgently remind you that it is *only* through Jesus that we have access to the Father. As John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And in Acts 4:12, we are told, *"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 Christ, we implore you to do so today, for He alone holds the keys to life and death. Repent of your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and invite Him to be Lord over every area of your life. Only then can you stand firmly on the promises of God, knowing that your prayers are heard by a Father who loves you deeply.
We also lift up your daughter’s upcoming marriage in January 2027. Marriage is a sacred covenant established by God, and we pray that this union will be rooted in Christ, reflecting His love for the Church. May both your daughter and her future spouse be believers who seek the Lord with all their hearts, building their home on the foundation of His Word. We ask the Lord to prepare them during this season of engagement, that they may grow in wisdom, purity, and devotion to one another and to Him. May their marriage be a testimony of God’s faithfulness, and may your mother be present to witness and rejoice in this milestone, should it be the Lord’s will.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious mother who is so dear to her child. Lord, You know the depth of her illness, and You alone hold the power to heal. We ask that You stretch out Your hand and touch her body, restoring her to full health and strength. Rebuke every sickness, every pain, and every infirmity that has taken hold of her, and let Your healing virtue flow through her veins. Father, You are the God who parts the Red Sea, who raises the dead, and who brings hope to the hopeless—we ask for a miracle in her life today.
Lord, we also pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding to guard the heart of this Your child, who is burdened with worry and grief. Comfort them as only You can, reminding them that You are near to the brokenhearted and that You collect every tear in Your bottle. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to trust in Your sovereignty, even when the path is unclear.
For the upcoming marriage, we ask for Your blessing and guidance. May this union be holy and pleasing to You, a reflection of Christ’s love for His Bride. Prepare the hearts of the bride and groom, that they may seek You first in all things and walk in purity and devotion. If it is Your will, grant this mother the joy of seeing her daughter married, surrounded by love and celebration.
Father, we also pray that if there is any area in the lives of those praying this request that is not surrendered to You, You would convict their hearts and draw them to repentance. May they know the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ, that they might pray with confidence, knowing their petitions are heard by a loving Father.
We declare Your promises over this situation, Lord, and we trust in Your perfect timing and will. May Your name be glorified in the healing, in the waiting, and in the outcome. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Col 1:9-12: "We keep asking to be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God, strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father". ... I pray in Jesus' Name, Amen.
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