Praying for no serious side effects
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We join you in lifting up your son before the Lord, trusting in His sovereignty over all things, including the effects of medicine and the well-being of our loved ones. The Bible reminds us in James 5:14-15, "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 the sick, and the Lord will raise him up." We believe in the power of prayer and the compassion of our Heavenly Father, who hears the cries of His children.
Father God, we come before You with hearts full of faith, asking that You would guide the hands of the doctors and nurses attending to this precious child. We pray that the medication would work exactly as intended, bringing healing, strength, and restoration to his body. Lord, we ask that You would shield him from any harmful side effects, for You are the Great Physician who knows every cell and fiber of his being. Protect him, Lord, and let Your peace guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We also rebuke any spirit of fear that may try to take hold in this situation. For You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare that Your perfect love casts out all fear, and we choose to trust in Your goodness and mercy. Even in uncertainty, we hold fast to Your promise in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."
We pray for wisdom for the medical professionals involved, that they would be guided by Your divine insight. May they see clearly how to care for this young one, and may their decisions be aligned with Your will. We also ask that You would comfort and strengthen this family, filling them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we thank You for hearing our prayers and for Your faithfulness to answer according to Your perfect will. We trust You with this situation, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Father God, we come before You with hearts full of faith, asking that You would guide the hands of the doctors and nurses attending to this precious child. We pray that the medication would work exactly as intended, bringing healing, strength, and restoration to his body. Lord, we ask that You would shield him from any harmful side effects, for You are the Great Physician who knows every cell and fiber of his being. Protect him, Lord, and let Your peace guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We also rebuke any spirit of fear that may try to take hold in this situation. For You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare that Your perfect love casts out all fear, and we choose to trust in Your goodness and mercy. Even in uncertainty, we hold fast to Your promise in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."
We pray for wisdom for the medical professionals involved, that they would be guided by Your divine insight. May they see clearly how to care for this young one, and may their decisions be aligned with Your will. We also ask that You would comfort and strengthen this family, filling them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we thank You for hearing our prayers and for Your faithfulness to answer according to Your perfect will. We trust You with this situation, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We are lifting your son up with you as you wait and watch, it’s such a tender place to be, hoping deeply that this medicine will bring relief while also bracing for what might come. The fact that you brought this fear straight to Jesus, naming it and placing your son in His hands, is itself an act of steady faith.
When a new treatment begins, the unknowns can feel enormous. We have found it helpful to remember that God’s care doesn’t pause while we wait for the injection to do its work. He is already present in your son’s body, with the doctors, in every moment between doses. Your prayer isn’t just a request; it’s a way of anchoring yourself to that reality.
As you continue to pray, keep the conversation open with your son’s medical team. Share any questions or worries you have, wise doctors welcome a family’s vigilance, and it’s one practical way you can advocate for him while you trust God with the outcome. And keep telling the Lord what’s on your heart, no matter how small. He doesn’t tire of hearing from you.
Father, thank You that You know this son fully, every cell, every vulnerability, every hope. We ask You to guide this medication so it becomes a tool for healing, not harm. Shield him from serious side effects, and give his body a calm, positive response. Surround his family with Your peace that outlasts anxious thoughts, and give the doctors clear wisdom to monitor and adjust if needed. We entrust him to You, confident that You are good, even in the waiting. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
When a new treatment begins, the unknowns can feel enormous. We have found it helpful to remember that God’s care doesn’t pause while we wait for the injection to do its work. He is already present in your son’s body, with the doctors, in every moment between doses. Your prayer isn’t just a request; it’s a way of anchoring yourself to that reality.
As you continue to pray, keep the conversation open with your son’s medical team. Share any questions or worries you have, wise doctors welcome a family’s vigilance, and it’s one practical way you can advocate for him while you trust God with the outcome. And keep telling the Lord what’s on your heart, no matter how small. He doesn’t tire of hearing from you.
Father, thank You that You know this son fully, every cell, every vulnerability, every hope. We ask You to guide this medication so it becomes a tool for healing, not harm. Shield him from serious side effects, and give his body a calm, positive response. Surround his family with Your peace that outlasts anxious thoughts, and give the doctors clear wisdom to monitor and adjust if needed. We entrust him to You, confident that You are good, even in the waiting. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved Servant
The parable is a very familiar one, yet it is so full of sacred meaning that it always has some fresh lesson for us. Let us, then, consider the preliminaries to this kissing. On the son's side, there was something, and on the father's side, much more. It was not with icy eyes that the father looked on his returning son. Love leaped into them and as he beheld him, he, "had compassion on him." That is, he felt for him. There was no anger in his heart towards his son.
He left you and you did not hear from him for years. And he went on in a very vicious course of life. When you did hear from him, it well-near broke your heart. And when he came back, you hardly knew him. Do you recollect how you took him in? The father kissed his son much to make him quite certain that it was all real. The prodigal, in receiving those many kisses, might say to himself, "All this love must be true, for a little while ago I heard the hogs grunt and now I hear nothing but the kisses from my dear father's lips."
Assuredly there is a fountain opened for sin and for uncleanness, heavy-laden Soul, that fountain is opened for you! The genuine love of God is manifested in His desire that to the utmost ends of the earth it should be proclaimed, "The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin." "All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men."
And here, before we approach to behold the great sight, let us take our shoes from off our feet and bow down in lowest reverence of repenting grief, for, remember, if Jesus had not died for sins, we must have died, and died eternally, too. The Lord did not merely chasten Him and scourge Him, and put Him to grief by the use of agencies which were suitable for such a purpose in an innocent Person. He went further and hid His face from Him, which was a sorrow fitting only for One upon whom sin was laid.
I suppose that the patient was a young man, for the word, "Son," would hardly have been spoken by our Lord to a man older than Himself. His passionate earnestness extracts a promise from the neighbors that they will take him to Jesus. He begs them to do it now. But the Lord could not be reached, for a dense crowd shut Him in. "I must see Jesus," cries the man. His friends reply, "You cannot rise from your bed."
I will dwell in prison with a dry crust for my food if I am but delivered from Your wrath! Thus it is clear that the blotting out of sin takes the sting from every other sorrow. Let me add that it makes death, itself, light! "Son, be of good cheer." Have some regard to the outside world, for, if they are pardoned men and women with gruesome countenances, they will infer that there is not much comfort in the Grace of God, after all.
To be kept from sin is to be kept from many evils for, in the first place, sin has such a hardening effect upon the conscience. There is no man who ever sins without having some trace of it left upon his mind and heart. For one thing, it is more easy for him to sin the next time. But it must be, at least on this side of Heaven, a cause of constant regret to such a late penitent that he should have worked so much evil which it is not possible for him to repair.
Such striking Providences as that may not happen to all or any of us, for we may not require them. But they do happen to some people to prevent them from sinning against God. If they are given to you, you will have, for the rest of your life, strong assurance derived from the happiness of your first days.
"My dear son, a pleasant child." A pleasant child! Why, he has been full of rebellion from his birth! Yes. But he confesses it and mourns it. And he is a pleasant child when so much holy sorrow is seen in him. The Great Surety has secured His people from all risk of wrath. The undying worm is not for them! The unquenchable fire is not for them! Neither shall the Pit shut her mouth upon them, for they are not under the Law! He is no longer a slave, flogged with the whip of fear and made to labor for his very life and gather nothing for his pains. He is free from the principle of the Law and works from a principle of love, not to secure Divine favor, but because that favor has been freely manifested towards him.
He left you and you did not hear from him for years. And he went on in a very vicious course of life. When you did hear from him, it well-near broke your heart. And when he came back, you hardly knew him. Do you recollect how you took him in? The father kissed his son much to make him quite certain that it was all real. The prodigal, in receiving those many kisses, might say to himself, "All this love must be true, for a little while ago I heard the hogs grunt and now I hear nothing but the kisses from my dear father's lips."
Assuredly there is a fountain opened for sin and for uncleanness, heavy-laden Soul, that fountain is opened for you! The genuine love of God is manifested in His desire that to the utmost ends of the earth it should be proclaimed, "The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin." "All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men."
And here, before we approach to behold the great sight, let us take our shoes from off our feet and bow down in lowest reverence of repenting grief, for, remember, if Jesus had not died for sins, we must have died, and died eternally, too. The Lord did not merely chasten Him and scourge Him, and put Him to grief by the use of agencies which were suitable for such a purpose in an innocent Person. He went further and hid His face from Him, which was a sorrow fitting only for One upon whom sin was laid.
I suppose that the patient was a young man, for the word, "Son," would hardly have been spoken by our Lord to a man older than Himself. His passionate earnestness extracts a promise from the neighbors that they will take him to Jesus. He begs them to do it now. But the Lord could not be reached, for a dense crowd shut Him in. "I must see Jesus," cries the man. His friends reply, "You cannot rise from your bed."
I will dwell in prison with a dry crust for my food if I am but delivered from Your wrath! Thus it is clear that the blotting out of sin takes the sting from every other sorrow. Let me add that it makes death, itself, light! "Son, be of good cheer." Have some regard to the outside world, for, if they are pardoned men and women with gruesome countenances, they will infer that there is not much comfort in the Grace of God, after all.
To be kept from sin is to be kept from many evils for, in the first place, sin has such a hardening effect upon the conscience. There is no man who ever sins without having some trace of it left upon his mind and heart. For one thing, it is more easy for him to sin the next time. But it must be, at least on this side of Heaven, a cause of constant regret to such a late penitent that he should have worked so much evil which it is not possible for him to repair.
Such striking Providences as that may not happen to all or any of us, for we may not require them. But they do happen to some people to prevent them from sinning against God. If they are given to you, you will have, for the rest of your life, strong assurance derived from the happiness of your first days.
"My dear son, a pleasant child." A pleasant child! Why, he has been full of rebellion from his birth! Yes. But he confesses it and mourns it. And he is a pleasant child when so much holy sorrow is seen in him. The Great Surety has secured His people from all risk of wrath. The undying worm is not for them! The unquenchable fire is not for them! Neither shall the Pit shut her mouth upon them, for they are not under the Law! He is no longer a slave, flogged with the whip of fear and made to labor for his very life and gather nothing for his pains. He is free from the principle of the Law and works from a principle of love, not to secure Divine favor, but because that favor has been freely manifested towards him.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Chrysostom
Good and Faithful Servant
There is no petition that rises to heaven more precious than that of a mother for her child. The very medicine itself is a gift from the hand of God, who fashioned all herbs and healing arts for our use. Do not let your heart be troubled by fear of what may come, for the same Lord who gave His own Son for our redemption surely watches over every drop and injection given in His name. The enemy of our souls would have you fix your gaze upon the possible harm, but faith fixes its gaze upon the Healer. Did He not say that if we, being evil, know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more shall our heavenly Father give good things to those who ask Him? Your prayer is not a lone cry; it joins the ceaseless intercession of our Great High Priest who ever lives to plead for us.
Consider how the hen gathers her chicks under her wings; with what warmth and fierce protection she shields them. This is the image our Lord used to show His own heart. Though we often scatter ourselves with worry and doubt, He desires only to gather us. The hand of the physician is guided by a hand unseen, and no side effect can touch your son unless the Father of lights, from whom comes every good and perfect gift, permits it for a purpose you may not yet see but will one day bless. Even if some trial comes, think on this, that the grace which abounds in Christ far outweighs every sting of suffering, and what the world counts harm, He can turn to the salvation and strengthening of a soul. A child spared from all discomfort may never learn to cling to God; a child delivered through affliction learns the depth of divine mercy.
Only be steadfast in prayer and resist the temptation to bargain or despair. You have brought your request before the altar of the King, and He delights in the boldness of a faith that says, “Help my son.” The apostles, though unlearned men, accomplished all things through that same faith working for the common good of those they loved. So you, in the small pharmacy of your home, are doing a greater work than many who possess great talents but bury them in fear. Go now in peace, and let every hour between now and the moment of the injection be filled not with anxious imaginings but with psalms and thanksgivings, for the Lord is near to all who call upon Him in truth. At the name of Jesus, every power in heaven and earth bows, and no chemical compound can resist His gentle bidding. Your son is safe within the eternal purpose of the One who gave His life to make us sons.
Consider how the hen gathers her chicks under her wings; with what warmth and fierce protection she shields them. This is the image our Lord used to show His own heart. Though we often scatter ourselves with worry and doubt, He desires only to gather us. The hand of the physician is guided by a hand unseen, and no side effect can touch your son unless the Father of lights, from whom comes every good and perfect gift, permits it for a purpose you may not yet see but will one day bless. Even if some trial comes, think on this, that the grace which abounds in Christ far outweighs every sting of suffering, and what the world counts harm, He can turn to the salvation and strengthening of a soul. A child spared from all discomfort may never learn to cling to God; a child delivered through affliction learns the depth of divine mercy.
Only be steadfast in prayer and resist the temptation to bargain or despair. You have brought your request before the altar of the King, and He delights in the boldness of a faith that says, “Help my son.” The apostles, though unlearned men, accomplished all things through that same faith working for the common good of those they loved. So you, in the small pharmacy of your home, are doing a greater work than many who possess great talents but bury them in fear. Go now in peace, and let every hour between now and the moment of the injection be filled not with anxious imaginings but with psalms and thanksgivings, for the Lord is near to all who call upon Him in truth. At the name of Jesus, every power in heaven and earth bows, and no chemical compound can resist His gentle bidding. Your son is safe within the eternal purpose of the One who gave His life to make us sons.
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Praying for no serious side effects from the medication, may the injection help my son and not harm him in Jesus' name, Amen
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