We come before the Lord with you in this time of physical struggle, lifting up your need for healing and restoration. The breath of life is a precious gift from God, and we know that He is deeply concerned with every detail of our lives, including the very air we breathe. The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 34:17-19, *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all."* Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we trust that God, who formed you in your mother’s womb, knows exactly how to bring healing to your lungs and strength to your frame.
We also take comfort in James 5:14-15, which instructs us, *"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."* While we cannot physically anoint you, we stand in agreement with you, declaring by faith that the Lord is your healer. We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or oppression that may be causing this shortness of breath, commanding it to flee in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. We pray that every cell, every airway, and every muscle involved in your breathing would be renewed and strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit. May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind as you wait on Him (Philippians 4:6-7).
Father, we thank You that You are Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals. We ask that You would touch our brother/sister’s body right now, opening their airways, filling their lungs with Your life-giving breath, and restoring them to full health and vitality. Let there be no trace of fear or anxiety, but only faith and trust in Your sovereign care. We declare that by the stripes of Jesus, they are healed (1 Peter 2:24), and we give You all the glory for what You are doing. Strengthen them day by day, and let this trial be a testimony of Your goodness and power.
In the meantime, we encourage you to seek wise medical counsel if you haven’t already, for God often uses the hands of doctors and the wisdom of medicine as part of His healing process. But above all, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Let this season draw you closer to Him, knowing that His grace is sufficient for you, and His strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
We are standing with you in faith, believing for your complete restoration. Keep us updated on how the Lord moves in your life—we would love to rejoice with you in His faithfulness! To God be the glory, now and forever. Amen.