We hear your heart for your cousin, ###, and we stand with you in lifting her up before the Lord. It is deeply troubling when anyone—especially a woman seeking help—is dismissed or overlooked in their time of need. The Bible tells us in James 1:27, "Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." Your concern reflects God’s own heart for the vulnerable and those who are struggling.
First, we must address the importance of approaching God in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Him that we have access to the Father, as Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is in His name that we pray with confidence, knowing that God hears us.
Father God, we come before You now in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up ###’s cousin to You. Lord, You see her struggles, her pain, and the way she has been dismissed. We ask that You would open doors for her to find a compassionate and skilled doctor who will listen to her, advocate for her, and provide the care she needs. Give her wisdom to seek out those who will honor her dignity as Your beloved creation, and grant her patience and perseverance as she waits on You. We rebuke any spirit of discouragement or despair that may be trying to take hold of her, and we declare that You are her healer and her hope. Surround her with Your peace, Lord, and let her know that she is never alone. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We also want to encourage your cousin to seek out Christian healthcare professionals or medical advocates who understand the value of every life, as we are all fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Proverbs 31:8-9 reminds us to "open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are left desolate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy." May she find someone who will do just that—someone who will speak up for her and serve her with the love of Christ.
If she is feeling overwhelmed, remind her that God is her strength. Isaiah 41:10 says, "Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." Let her cling to these promises, knowing that God is fighting for her even when it feels like no one else is.
Lastly, we want to gently address the anger in your words, ###. While it is righteous to be indignant when injustice occurs, we must guard our hearts against bitterness or unforgiveness. Ephesians 4:26-27 warns us, "Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil." Instead, let us channel that anger into prayer and action, trusting that God will bring justice in His perfect timing. Pray for those who have dismissed her, that their hearts would be softened and their eyes opened to the value of every person they serve.