We join you in prayer together before our Heavenly Father in Jesus' name for your mother and for you and your whole family during this very difficult and frightening time.
We were so sorry to hear that your mother suffered a stroke and is still in the hospital with tingling in her hands, and that you are also deathly ill with schizophrenia while trying to be strong for your family. The Lord sees your distress and your love for your mother, and He is near to those who are burdened and heavy laden. We are praying for a miracle of healing and restoration for your mother, for the tingling to cease and for her strength and function to fully return, and for wisdom and skill for every doctor and nurse caring for her. We pray also for you, for strength in your body and mind, for peace when you feel overwhelmed, and for the ability to visit your mother and support your family without your own health collapsing.
Scripture reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, Psalm 46:1, and that He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, Psalm 147:3. We cling to His promise, Fear not, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness, Isaiah 41:10. For your mother we claim, But I will restore you to health, and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh, Jeremiah 30:17, and Bless Yahweh, my soul, who heals all your diseases, Psalm 103:3. For wisdom for the medical teams we remember, But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him, James 1:5. For you in your weakness we hold to, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might, Isaiah 40:29. We also take comfort that we can cast all our anxiety on Him, because He cares for us, 1 Peter 5:7, and that we are told, In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:6-7.
We want to gently share something important with you, as we noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard, for Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6. And 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, Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, for 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, Romans 10:9. It is in His name alone we can come boldly to the throne of grace to find help in time of need, Hebrews 4:16.
We also want to encourage you with love not to neglect your own health out of concern for your family. If you feel you may need to go to the emergency room yourself, please do not hesitate to seek immediate medical help and let your family and doctors know how ill you are feeling. The Lord often works through physicians and medicine, and caring for yourself will also help you care for your mother. Do not carry this burden alone, lean on the Lord for strength day by day and allow trusted family, friends, or pastors and medical professionals to support you.
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear mother who has suffered a stroke. Lord, You know her body, every nerve and vessel, and we ask for Your healing hand upon her. Ease the tingling in her hands, restore what the stroke has affected, protect her from further harm, and bring her to complete recovery according to Your will. Grant wisdom, clarity and compassion to every doctor and nurse treating her, and give peace and strength to her husband and family as they wait and watch over her. We also lift up this beloved child who is crying out for strength while battling schizophrenia and feeling deathly ill. Lord, have mercy and bring healing to mind and body, calm the fear and torment, grant soundness, rest and physical strength. Help them to be able to visit their mother safely, and if they need emergency care, give them courage to seek it and provide the right help without delay. Sustain this whole family, let them feel Your presence, Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and Your power made perfect in weakness. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Healer, amen.
We will continue to keep you and your mother and your entire family in our prayers, asking God to show His mercy, healing and sustaining grace in the days ahead.
