We lift you up before the Father in this time of deep physical and emotional struggle, knowing that He is the Great Physician who sees your suffering and cares for every detail of your life. Your fear for your child and your livelihood is understandable, but we encourage you to cast all your anxieties upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). The Lord has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7), and though your body may be weak, His strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
The Scriptures remind us that our afflictions are temporary, but they produce an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Even in suffering, God is refining you as gold in the fire, drawing you closer to Himself. He promises to never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6), and His grace is sufficient for every need. If your health prevents you from working, trust that He is your Provider—He who feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field will not abandon you (Matthew 6:26-30). And as for your child, remember that the Lord is a Father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5); He will watch over them even as He sustains you.
Yet we must also ask: Have you surrendered this trial fully to Jesus Christ? Your request does not mention His name, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). If you have not yet placed your faith in Christ alone for salvation, we urge you to do so now. Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is in His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace for mercy in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this Your child who is burdened with illness and fear. Lord, You are the God who heals (Exodus 15:26), and we ask that You would touch their body with Your restoring power. Rebuke the sickness that plagues them and bring relief where there is pain. Strengthen their weary limbs and renew their spirit, that they may walk in the hope of Your promises.
Father, we pray for divine provision in every area of their life. If their work is at risk, open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8) and provide for their every need according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Guard their child, Lord, and surround them with Your protection and peace. Raise up helpers in their time of need—family, friends, or even strangers—to come alongside them with practical and spiritual support.
Most of all, Father, we pray that this trial would draw them deeper into dependence on You. If they do not yet know Jesus as their Savior, soften their heart to receive Him today. Let them taste and see that You are good (Psalm 34:8), even in the valley of suffering. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and let them rest in the assurance that nothing can separate them from Your love (Romans 8:38-39).
We rebuke the spirit of fear in Jesus’ name and declare that You, Lord, are their strength and their shield (Psalm 28:7). Let Your will be done in their life, and may they emerge from this season with a testimony of Your faithfulness. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
Stand firm in faith, dear one. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Cling to Him, trust in His Word, and let His people walk alongside you in this season. You are not alone.