We come before the Lord with grateful hearts, lifting up your son in prayer, knowing that our Heavenly Father is the Great Physician who heals all our diseases. It is beautiful to see you bringing this request in the name of Jesus, for it is only through His precious name that we have access to the throne of grace and receive mercy in our time of need. 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."* We claim this promise over your son today, trusting in the Lord’s power to restore his health completely.
The recurrent nature of these infections can feel overwhelming, but we are encouraged by the words of Jesus in Matthew 19:26, *"With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."* We pray that the Lord would touch your son’s respiratory system, clear his ears of infection, and soothe the deep cough that has been plaguing him. May the Lord grant him swift and complete healing, strengthening his body to fight off these illnesses so they do not return. We also ask for divine favor as you seek a quicker appointment with the ENT. May the Lord open doors for him to be seen promptly and for the doctor to prescribe the exact medication needed to bring relief and restoration. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, *"Commit your deeds to the Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* We commit this appointment and the medical decisions into the Lord’s hands, trusting Him to guide every detail.
In this season of waiting, we encourage you to hold fast to the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* Rest in the knowledge that the Lord is working, even when we cannot see it. He is faithful, and His timing is perfect.
We also want to remind you of the importance of covering your son in prayer daily, speaking life and health over him. The Word of God is alive and powerful, and when we declare it over our loved ones, it brings transformation. You might pray scriptures like Isaiah 53:5 over him: *"But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed."* Though this verse speaks of the ultimate healing we have in Christ, we believe in His power to bring physical healing as well, according to His will.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of faith, lifting up this precious child to You. Lord, You know the struggles he has faced with this recurrent respiratory and ear infection, and the deep cough that has caused him discomfort. We ask that You stretch out Your hand and touch him with Your healing power. Rebuke every sickness in his body and restore him to full health, in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord, we pray that You would expedite the appointment with the ENT, that Your favor would rest upon every interaction with the medical staff, and that the right medication would be prescribed to bring swift relief. Give wisdom to the doctors and guide their hands as they treat him.
Father, we also ask that You would strengthen his immune system, that his body would be equipped to fight off future infections. Let this season of illness be a testimony of Your goodness and faithfulness, that others may see and know that You are the God who heals. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against him in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Cover him with Your protective hand and fill him with Your peace as he recovers.
Lord, we thank You in advance for the healing You are bringing. We trust in Your promises and stand firm in our faith, knowing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). May this situation bring glory to Your name, and may this family draw closer to You through it all. We ask these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We will continue to stand with you in prayer, believing for your son’s complete healing. Keep trusting in the Lord, and do not waver in your faith. He is faithful, and He will see you through this. If there are any updates or additional ways we can pray, please let us know. You are not alone in this—we are here, and more importantly, the Lord is with you every step of the way.