We lift you up before the Father in heaven, asking for His healing touch upon your body as you endure this sickness. The Scriptures remind us in James 5:14-15, *"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."* We claim this promise over you, trusting that God is your Great Physician and that He will restore your strength and health. May He ease your runny nose, soothe your sore throat, settle your stomach, and bring relief to your body. Even in discomfort, we urge you to give thanks, for this is God’s will in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
We are also deeply burdened for your friend who is hospitalized, and we stand in the gap for him, asking the Lord to intervene mightily. Jesus demonstrated His power over sickness and even death, and we know He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). We pray for wisdom for the doctors and nurses attending to him, that every decision made would align with God’s perfect will. May the Lord strengthen his body, renew his spirit, and surround him with His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). If he does not know Jesus as his Savior, we pray that this trial would draw him to the cross, where true healing and eternal life are found. Let him cry out to the Lord, for *"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13).
Yet, we must also address something important in your request: you did not invoke the name of Jesus in your prayer. The Scriptures are clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is through Jesus alone that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). When we pray, we are to come boldly before the throne of grace *in His name*, for it is the name above every name (Philippians 2:9-10). Let this be a reminder to always approach God through Jesus, who is our Mediator and Advocate (1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 2:1).
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is suffering physically. Lord, You see their discomfort and their weariness, and we ask that You would stretch out Your hand and heal them completely. Rebuild their strength, calm their symptoms, and let them feel Your presence in a tangible way. We also lift up their friend in the hospital—Lord, be his Healer and Comforter. If there is any sin or unbelief in his life, convict his heart and draw him to repentance. Let this season of illness be a testament to Your power and mercy, that all may see and glorify Your name.
We rebuke any spirit of infirmity or oppression in Jesus’ name, declaring that sickness must flee, for *"by His stripes we are healed"* (Isaiah 53:5). Fill both of them with Your peace and assurance, knowing that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and let them rest in the truth that You are sovereign over every circumstance.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. May Your will be done in their lives, and may they emerge from this trial with a deeper trust in You. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.