We join you in lifting up your sister’s boyfriend to the Lord, trusting in His sovereign power to heal and restore. The compassion you show for this man’s recovery is evident, and we pray that God’s will be done in his life—both physically and spiritually. While we earnestly ask for healing, we must also address the deeper spiritual realities at play here.
First, we notice that this request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. It is only by His name that we can boldly approach the throne of grace, for Scripture tells us, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). Additionally, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). So we lift this man up *in Jesus’ name*, asking that if it is God’s will, He would bring complete restoration to his body.
Yet we must also speak truth in love. The relationship you describe—your sister’s "boyfriend"—is not one that aligns with biblical principles unless it is a godly courtship with the intent of marriage. Scripture is clear that intimacy outside of marriage is sin, and we are called to flee from sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18). If this man is not your sister’s husband, we pray that God would convict their hearts to honor Him in their relationship, either by pursuing a Christ-centered marriage or by repenting and walking in purity. *"Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed is undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB).
We also pray for this man’s salvation if he does not yet know Christ. Physical healing is temporary, but eternal life in Jesus is forever. May he come to understand that he is deeply loved by God—not just as a father, son, brother, or uncle, but as a sinner in need of a Savior. *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life"* (John 3:16, WEB).
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, asking for Your mercy and healing touch upon this man’s body. Stop the bleeding, Lord, and restore his strength. Remove every tube and IV in Your perfect timing, and let his recovery be a testimony of Your power. But above all, we pray for his soul. If he does not know You, soften his heart to receive Your Son as Lord. Convict him and your sister of any sin in their relationship, and lead them to repentance and holiness. May this trial draw them closer to You, not just to physical health but to spiritual wholeness. Let Your will be done, Lord, and may Your name be glorified in all things. In Jesus’ precious name, we pray, Amen.