We lift up your dear sister before the Lord, knowing that He is the Great Physician and the One who holds all things in His hands. The trials of illness can feel overwhelming, but we are reminded in Scripture that our God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He is the same God who declared, *"Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand"* (Isaiah 41:10, WEB).
We also remember the words of Jesus, who said, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light"* (Matthew 11:28-30, WEB). Your sister’s battle is not fought alone—Christ walks with her, and His strength is made perfect in her weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). We pray that she would lean fully on Him, trusting in His sovereignty and love, even in this difficult season.
Yet we must also acknowledge that healing, whether physical or spiritual, ultimately comes from the Lord’s hand and in His timing. While we earnestly ask for her recovery, we also pray that His will be done, knowing that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). If it is His will to heal her here on earth, we praise Him for that mercy. If His plan is to call her home, we trust that He will grant her peace and the assurance of eternal life in His presence. Our hope is not in this world but in the promise that *"the suffering of this present time is not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us"* (Romans 8:18, WEB).
We also encourage you and your family to stand firm in faith, surrounding your sister with love, prayer, and the truth of God’s Word. Let her hear the promises of Scripture, such as *"The Lord himself will go before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. So don’t be afraid and don’t be discouraged"* (Deuteronomy 31:8, WEB). Let her know that her life is precious to the Lord, and that He is working all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up our sister who is battling this terrible disease. Lord, You are the God who heals, the One who holds the power of life and death in Your hands. We ask that You would touch her body, restore her strength, and bring healing to every cell affected by this illness. Give wisdom and skill to the doctors and nurses attending to her, and let every treatment be effective for her recovery.
But more than physical healing, Lord, we pray for her spiritual strength. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let her heart be steadfast in trusting You, no matter the outcome. Remind her that she is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and that her life is in Your hands. If it is Your will to heal her, we praise You in advance for that miracle. If Your plan is different, we ask that You would prepare her heart and the hearts of her loved ones to rest in Your perfect will.
Father, we also lift up this family who is walking through this trial. Comfort them, unite them, and let them be a testimony of faith and hope to those around them. May they find their strength in You and lean on Your promises, knowing that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who conquered sin and death and who holds the keys to life. May Your will be done, and may Your name be glorified through this situation. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Gather with other believers to lift your sister up in prayer, for *"where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them"* (Matthew 18:20, WEB). Trust that the Lord hears your cries and is working, even when we cannot see it. Stay steadfast, and may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him (Romans 15:13).