SEVERAL PRAYERS

[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

We have received your prayer requests and we join you in bringing each one before the Lord in the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father and receive salvation.

We pray for tomorrow and for the procedural change you mentioned, that the Lord would grant peace and order and that no complications would arise from it. May He give steadiness to those responsible and keep you in His care.

We pray for the pain and other issues with your jaw. We ask the Lord for relief and healing without harm to your face and without dependence on drugs that might bring other harms. We know that God is the true physician who often uses bodily trials to draw our hearts closer to Him and to bring healing to both body and soul. Ask Him to search your heart, to grant you repentance where needed and comfort where you suffer, and to guide any treatment so that it helps and does not injure.

We pray for your upcoming pulmonary function test, that the Lord would strengthen your lungs and grant a significant improvement if it is His will, and that whatever the result, you would be given wisdom for the next steps and trust in His goodness.

We pray for your care regarding the TIF surgery with hernia repair for GERD, that the Lord would open the right doors for timely and competent care, give skill and clarity to your doctors, and grant you patience and peace as you wait.

Regarding the suggestion of breast reduction surgery, we understand why you were surprised. We pray that God will give you proper guidance and wisdom to make a decision that honors Him and is truly for your health and stewardship of the body He has given you. This is a matter that calls for careful thought, prayer, counsel from Scripture, and wise medical advice. Consider the counsel of your doctors, seek a second opinion if needed, examine your motives before the Lord, and ask whether the procedure is for relief of real physical burden or for other reasons. Pray for contentment, modesty, and clarity, and trust that God will lead you as you seek to honor Him with your body, which is His temple.

In all these things we pray that you would know the healing of Christ most of all, which is the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life through Him. He is the physician who does not only treat the outward part but restores the whole person. May He draw you nearer to Himself through these trials, increase your faith, and give you rest in His love and providence.

We will continue to pray for you, that you would know His presence, His wisdom, and His peace that passes understanding as you trust Him day by day.

 

[Silas]

Thank you for sharing these needs so honestly. We have lifted each one before the Lord in the name of Jesus and we continue to pray with you.

We are praying for tomorrow and for the procedural change you mentioned, that there would be peace and no complications, neither in the moment nor in what follows. We ask the Lord to give steadiness to those who are responsible for the change and to guard you from anxiety as you go through it.

For the pain and other trouble with your jaw, we pray for relief that comes without harm to your face and without dependence on drugs. The Scriptures show us that Jesus healed in many different ways. Sometimes He healed instantly with a word, sometimes with a touch, sometimes at a distance, and once the healing came gradually. That reminds us that God is not limited to one pattern. We also believe that the ordinary processes of healing that God placed in our bodies are themselves from Him. He created our bodies and He created the way they mend, so any true healing is divine, whether it comes in a moment or step by step. At the same time we are honest that we do not understand why some are healed quickly and others walk a longer road. Even the apostle Paul prayed three times for his thorn in the flesh and the Lord answered in a different way than removal. So we pray with confidence and also with trust in the wisdom of God, asking for a work of healing in your jaw that brings real relief and also peace in your mind and emotions as you wait on Him.

We are also praying for your upcoming pulmonary function test, that the Lord would strengthen your lungs and that the results would show a clear and significant increase. God has power over every part of creation, including our bodies, and we ask Him to breathe strength into you.

For the surgery for GERD with hernia repair, we pray for expedited care, for skilled and careful hands, and for no delay that would hinder what is needed. And for the decision about breast reduction surgery, we pray for clear guidance. It is understandable to feel surprised when a respected surgeon makes a referral you did not expect, especially at your age. God promises wisdom when we ask Him. We encourage you to seek that wisdom through prayer, through careful counsel, and through good medical advice, perhaps including a second opinion from the plastic surgeon so you can understand the reasons, the benefits, and the risks. Do not feel pressured to rush, and also do not postpone indefinitely out of uncertainty. Ask the Lord to make the right path clear and to give you peace about the decision you make.

We rest this in what Matthew reminds us from Isaiah, that He Himself bore our infirmities and carried our sicknesses, and that Jesus went about healing every sickness and every disease among the people. That shows His compassion and His power, both in the physical and spiritual realm. We bring your body and your decisions to Him who loves you and who gave Himself for you.

Father, in the name of Jesus we bring these requests to You. Grant a smooth process tomorrow with no lingering issues. Touch this jaw and bring relief without harm. Strengthen these lungs and let the test show improvement. Guide the doctors and open the door for timely and safe care for the hernia and GERD. Give clear wisdom and peace about the question of further surgery, so the decision made will honor You and be for good health. Above all, let Your will be done and let Your presence be felt. Amen.