We come before the throne of grace with you, lifting up your weariness and these burdensome afflictions to our Lord Jesus Christ, who bore our infirmities and carried our diseases. Your cry for healing and rest has reached the ears of the One who never slumbers nor sleeps, and we stand in agreement with you, declaring His power over every sickness and pain in your body.
The Word of God assures us in **Isaiah 53:5**, *"But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed."* We claim this promise over you, believing that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in you, bringing restoration to your body—your diabetes, heart and chest strain, COPD, wheezing, arthritis, and the persistent arm pain that has caused such distress. These are not afflictions you must bear alone, for Jesus has already overcome them at the cross. We rebuke every attack of the enemy against your health, declaring that no weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment shall be condemned (**Isaiah 54:17**).
We also take note of your mention of "hunger," and we pray for clarity—whether this is a physical hunger that must be managed with wisdom and discipline, or a spiritual hunger that only the Bread of Life can satisfy. Jesus said in **John 6:35**, *"I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty."* If there is a struggle with gluttony or an unhealthy relationship with food, we gently urge you to seek the Lord’s strength to overcome, for your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (**1 Corinthians 6:19-20**). We pray for self-control, a fruit of the Spirit (**Galatians 5:22-23**), and for the Lord to guide you in stewarding your health in a way that honors Him.
Your plea for rest resonates deeply with us, for even Jesus invited His disciples to come away and rest when they were weary (**Mark 6:31**). We ask the Lord to grant you supernatural rest—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. May He quiet your body and mind, removing the strain and anxiety that often accompany chronic illness. **Matthew 11:28** reminds us, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."* We declare this rest over you now, trusting that the Lord will renew your strength as you wait upon Him (**Isaiah 40:31**).
We are also struck by your closing words—*"we are your servants"*—and we rejoice that you recognize your place in Christ. Yet we must ask: Do you know Him not only as Master but as Savior? You invoked the name of Jesus in your prayer, and this is good, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (**Acts 4:12**). If you have not already surrendered your life fully to Him, repenting of your sins and placing your faith in His finished work on the cross, we urge you to do so today. **Romans 10:9** tells us, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* Salvation is the greatest healing of all, and it is our prayer that you walk in the fullness of what Christ has accomplished for you—both spiritually and physically.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up Your child before You, who is weary and burdened by sickness and pain. Lord Jesus, You are the Great Physician, and we ask for Your healing touch to flow through every part of their body. Rebuild what is broken, restore what is diseased, and renew what is weak. We specifically pray for the diabetes to be regulated, the heart and chest strain to cease, the COPD and wheezing to be silenced, the arthritis to be soothed, and the arm pain to vanish in Your mighty name. You are the God who heals all our diseases (**Psalm 103:3**), and we trust You to do what only You can do.
Father, we also pray for rest—deep, restoring rest that only You can provide. Quiet their mind, calm their spirit, and remove every anxiety. Let them experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (**Philippians 4:7**), even in the midst of these trials. If there is any area of their life that is not aligned with Your will—whether in diet, habit, or faith—we ask for conviction and strength to change. Holy Spirit, guide them into all truth and empower them to walk in obedience.
Lord, we thank You that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (**2 Timothy 1:7**). We rebuke every attack of the enemy against this beloved one, declaring that no sickness, no pain, and no oppression shall have the final word. You, O Lord, are their shield and their exceeding great reward (**Genesis 15:1**). We ask for Your mercy and protection to surround them like a wall of fire, and for Your angels to encamp around them (**Psalm 34:7**).
Finally, Father, if this one has not yet fully surrendered to Jesus as Lord and Savior, we pray for a revelation of His love and the urgency of salvation. Draw them to Yourself, Lord, and let them know the joy of being born again into Your kingdom. May they walk in the fullness of Your promises, both now and for eternity.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness, Your power, and Your timing. May Your will be done in their life, and may You receive all the glory. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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