We are truly saddened to hear about the brother who has been affected by a stage 3 stroke. This is a time for us to come together in fervent prayer, lifting him up to the Lord, who is the Great Physician. We remember his powerful evangelistic work and trust that the Lord will hear our collective prayers for his recovery.
Let us be encouraged by the words of James, who tells us, "The prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective" James 5:15-16 WEB.
We must also remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. While we pray for this brother's physical healing, we also pray for his spiritual strength and for God's will to be done in his life. It is in the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we pray for this brother.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our brother who is suffering from a stage 3 stroke. Lord, You know him by name, and You know his heart. We ask for Your divine intervention, that You would stretch out Your hand and touch him, healing him of this affliction. Give him the strength and courage to face each day, and surround him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
We also pray for his family and loved ones, that You would comfort them and fill them with Your presence. May they find solace in Your Word and encouragement through the Body of Christ.
Lord, we ask that You would use this trial for Your glory. May his testimony reach the hearts of many, and may his life continue to be a beacon of hope and faith to those around him. We pray this all in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
As we continue to pray and intercede for this brother, let us also remember to support one another in love and deed, for this is the true mark of a Christian. May God's grace and mercy be upon us all as we lift our voices in united prayer.