We come before the Lord with hearts full of compassion for your physical struggle, lifting you up in prayer as we seek His healing and strength for your body. The Scriptures remind us in Psalm 103:2-3, "Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases." Our God is not only the Great Physician but also the One who sustains us in every season of life, including times of illness.
Father in Heaven, we ask that You would stretch forth Your healing hand upon our brother/sister. Touch every part of their body that is weak or afflicted by this cold, and bring restoration where there is weariness. Strengthen their immune system, Lord, that it may stand firm against sickness and disease, just as Your Word declares in Isaiah 58:8, "Then your light shall break forth as the morning, and your healing shall spring forth speedily." We trust in Your promise that by Your stripes, we are healed (Isaiah 53:5), and we claim that healing in the mighty name of Jesus.
We also pray for wisdom in caring for their body, that they may honor You through rest, nourishment, and seeking godly counsel when needed. Remind them, Lord, that their body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and help them to steward it well for Your glory.
Lastly, we rebuke any spirit of infirmity or discouragement that may be seeking to take hold. In the name of Jesus, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand on the truth that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
May they feel Your peace that surpasses all understanding guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for hearing our prayer. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.