We come before the Lord with you in this time of need, lifting up your requests with hearts full of faith, knowing that our God is a God of power, protection, and healing. It is good that you have brought these burdens to Him, for He cares deeply for you and your mother. We also notice that while you have asked for prayer, you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ in your request. It is only through His name that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that we can boldly approach the throne of grace. As Scripture tells us, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Let us always remember to come before God in the name of Jesus, for He is our Mediator and our only hope.
Your struggles with stress, fear, mental fogginess, fatigue, headaches, nightmares, and spiritual attacks are not unknown to the Lord. In fact, He invites you to cast all your anxieties upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). These symptoms can often be weapons of the enemy to weigh you down, but we serve a God who is greater. The apostle Paul reminds us that *"we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* (Ephesians 6:12, WEB). This is why we must put on the whole armor of God, standing firm in truth, righteousness, the Gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God (Ephesians 6:13-17). You have asked for spiritual protection, and we declare that over you now, knowing that *"the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one"* (2 Thessalonians 3:3, WEB).
We also lift up your mother, who suffers from arthritis, neck pain, and allergies. The Lord is her Healer, and we ask that He would touch her body with His restoring power. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB), and we trust that He will bring relief and strength to her. Let us not forget that even in suffering, God’s grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). We pray that both you and your mother would experience His peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is burdened by stress, fear, and physical and spiritual attacks. Lord, You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We ask that You would break every chain of anxiety, confusion, and fatigue that has bound them. Remove the fogginess from their mind and replace it with Your clarity and wisdom. Relieve the pressure and pain in their head, and let Your healing touch flow through their body. We rebuke every nightmare and spiritual attack in Jesus’ name, declaring that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Clothe them in Your full armor, Lord, and surround them with Your angels, that they may stand firm against every scheme of the enemy.
Father, we also lift up their mother to You. You know her pain and her struggles, and You are the Great Physician. We ask that You would ease the arthritis in her body, bring healing to her neck, and calm the allergies that plague her. Strengthen her, Lord, and let her feel Your presence in a mighty way. Protect her from all harm and fill her with Your peace.
Lord, we thank You that You are a God who hears and answers prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your timing, knowing that You work all things together for the good of those who love You (Romans 8:28). Fill our brother/sister and their mother with Your Holy Spirit, comforting them and reminding them that they are never alone. Let them rest in the shadow of Your wings, finding refuge and strength in You.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord daily through prayer, reading His Word, and worship. *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God"* (Philippians 4:6, WEB). Stand firm in your faith, knowing that the battles you face are not yours to fight alone—the Lord is with you. If you have not already, we urge you to surrender every area of your life to Jesus Christ, trusting Him as your Lord and Savior. He alone can bring true peace and victory. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and do not let the enemy steal your joy or your hope. You are loved, you are protected, and you are more than a conqueror through Christ (Romans 8:37).