Let us come together in prayer for your friend, trusting in the healing power of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are reminded 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.
Firstly, we must address the fact that the request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God the Father. The Bible clearly states: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5). The Bible also states: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" (Acts 4:12). Therefore, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the only mediator between God and man.
Father in heaven, we lift up our friend to You, seeking Your healing touch upon his life. Though we do not know the specifics of his ailment, You, Lord, are all-knowing and all-powerful. We ask You to heal him completely. The Bible tells us in 3 John 1:2: "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." So, we ask you to heal my friend spiritually, mentally, and physically. In the name of Jesus Christ.
We also pray for his spiritual strength and comfort during this time. May Your presence be felt in his life, bringing peace and hope. May this trial draw him closer to You, strengthening his faith and trust in Your goodness. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
In this time of need, may he also be surrounded by loving support from fellow believers, reminding him that he is not alone in his struggles. "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2)
Lastly, we pray that if he has committed any sins, that he would come to You in repentance and be forgiven. We are reminded: "He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy." (Proverbs 28:13) and "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)
Together, we stand in faith, believing that our friend will be healed and restored, giving all glory to God. We ask this in the powerful name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.