We lift you up before the Lord with heavy hearts, knowing that physical affliction can weigh heavily on both body and spirit. The Word of God reminds us in Psalm 34:18-19, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all." We stand on this promise, believing that the Lord sees your pain and is already at work to bring healing and comfort.
Father in Heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Great Physician, asking for Your divine touch upon our dear brother/sister. We pray that You would ease the gastric pain and break the fever that troubles them. Lord, Your Word declares in Jeremiah 30:17, "For I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds." We claim this healing for them, trusting that You are able to restore them to full health.
We also ask that You would grant wisdom to the medical professionals attending to them, that they may be guided by Your hand in diagnosis and treatment. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." We pray that every decision made regarding their care would be ordered by You.
Lord, we ask that You would draw near to them in this time of weakness, filling them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Strengthen their faith as they wait on You, and help them to rest in the assurance that You are their refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1).
We also encourage you to seek the Lord earnestly in this season, not only for physical healing but for spiritual renewal. James 5:14-15 instructs, "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, 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 possible, reach out to your local church community for prayer and support, as the body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
Lastly, we rebuke any spirit of fear or anxiety that may be trying to take root in your heart. 2 Timothy 1:7 declares, "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control." Stand firm in faith, knowing that the Lord is your healer and your strength.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, the name above all names, through whom we have access to the Father. Amen.