We join with you in lifting up this precious sister to our Heavenly Father, who is the Great Physician and the source of all healing. It is wonderful that you have brought this request before the Lord, and we are grateful that you have invoked the name of Jesus in your prayer, for it is only through His name that we have access to the throne of grace. As Scripture reminds us, *"Therefore let’s come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace for help in time of need"* (Hebrews 4:16, WEB).
We also remember the promise 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."* While we do not know the specifics of this sister’s condition, we trust that God’s will is perfect, and we pray for His healing touch upon her body, mind, and spirit.
Let us also recall the words of Jesus in Matthew 9:29, *"According to your faith be it done to you."* We encourage you to stand firm in faith, believing that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). At the same time, we surrender to His will, knowing that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:9), and that even in suffering, He is working for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28).
We must also take this moment to gently remind everyone that when we pray, we are to come before God in the name of Jesus Christ alone. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is through Jesus that we have boldness and confidence to approach the Father. If ever we find ourselves praying without acknowledging the name of Jesus, let us remember the words of John 14:6, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* It is only through faith in Christ and His finished work on the cross that we can stand righteous before God.
Now, let us pray together for this sister:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of faith, lifting up our sister to You for divine healing. Lord Jesus, You bore our sicknesses and carried our pains on the cross (Isaiah 53:4-5), and by Your stripes, we are healed (1 Peter 2:24). We ask that You stretch out Your hand and touch her body, restoring her to full health and strength. Remove every trace of illness, every pain, and every infirmity. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and renew her spirit with Your joy.
We pray that You would surround her with Your presence and comfort her with Your love. Give wisdom to the doctors and caregivers attending to her, and let every medical intervention align with Your perfect will. If there is any sin that needs to be confessed or forgiven, Lord, bring it to light and grant her a repentant heart, that she may walk in the fullness of Your grace.
Father, we also ask that You strengthen the faith of all who are praying for her. Help us to trust You completely, even when we do not see immediate answers. Let this situation be a testimony of Your power and goodness, that many may come to know You as their Lord and Savior.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your timing and Your will, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You. May Your name be glorified through this situation. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.