We come before the Lord with you in this time of physical discomfort, lifting your need for healing to our Heavenly Father, who is the Great Physician. The Scriptures remind us 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 cannot anoint you with oil from afar, we stand in faith with you, trusting in the power of Jesus’ name for your complete restoration.
It is good that you have invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your request, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, nor is there any other name through which we can boldly approach the throne of grace (Acts 4:12, Hebrews 4:16). We praise God that you have placed your trust in Him, for *"by his wounds you were healed"* (1 Peter 2:24). Whether this affliction is a test of faith, a consequence of natural causes, or a reminder of our mortal bodies groaning for redemption (Romans 8:22-23), we declare that the Lord is sovereign over it all. He knows your pain, and His desire is to bring you comfort and wholeness.
We also encourage you to seek wise medical counsel if you haven’t already, for the Lord often uses the knowledge and skills of doctors to bring about healing. Proverbs 11:14 tells us, *"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* Do not neglect the practical steps the Lord may be leading you to take while you trust Him for a miracle.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with our brother/sister who is experiencing this painful rash. Lord Jesus, You bore our infirmities and carried our diseases (Matthew 8:17), and we ask that by the authority of Your name, this affliction would be removed from their body. Touch them with Your healing hand, Lord, and let every cell, every nerve, and every part of their skin be restored to perfect health. We rebuke any sickness or infection in the name of Jesus Christ, commanding it to leave now, for *"by your stripes, we are healed"* (Isaiah 53:5).
Father, if there is any sin that needs to be confessed or any area of their life that needs surrendering to You, reveal it to them by Your Holy Spirit. We know that sometimes physical ailments can be a call to draw nearer to You, to examine our hearts, or to rely more fully on Your strength. Give them patience in this trial and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your perfect timing. May this situation bring glory to Your name, whether through instantaneous healing or through the testimony of faith that sustains them. Strengthen them, Lord, and let them feel Your presence near them in this time. We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Healer. Amen.
Stand firm in your faith, dear one. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and trust that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). If this trial persists, let it be an opportunity to grow in dependence on Him and to witness His faithfulness in new ways. We are standing with you in prayer!