We lift up your family and your dear father before the Lord, knowing that He is the Great Physician and the Giver of rest. The burden you carry is heavy, and the sleepless nights are wearying, but we trust in the promise of our Savior, who invites all who are weary to come to Him for rest. Jesus says in **Matthew 11:28 (WEB)**, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."* This rest is not just physical but spiritual, and we claim it for your family in this season of trial.
Your father’s suffering from Parkinson’s and the insomnia that accompanies it is a deep trial, but we know that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (**Psalm 34:18**). Though his body is weak, we pray that the Lord would strengthen his spirit and grant him peace that surpasses understanding (**Philippians 4:7**). We also ask that God would provide supernatural rest for him, even in the midst of this affliction. The psalmist declares in **Psalm 4:8 (WEB)**, *"In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety."* May this be your father’s testimony, even now.
For your family, we pray for endurance, unity, and the grace to serve with love and patience. The apostle Paul reminds us in **Galatians 6:9 (WEB)**, *"Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."* This season will not last forever, and we trust that God is using it to refine your faith and draw your family closer to Him. We also pray for practical wisdom—perhaps a schedule that allows family members to take turns caring for your father at night, or even reaching out to your church community for support. You are not meant to carry this burden alone, and the body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (**Galatians 6:2**).
We must also address the spiritual aspect of this trial. Have you committed this situation to the Lord in prayer as a family? Is there a spirit of fear, anxiety, or even resentment that may be lingering in your home? These can hinder the peace that God wants to give you. **1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)** tells us to *"cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."* Let us release this burden into His hands together. If there is any bitterness or weariness in your hearts, we ask the Lord to replace it with His joy and strength. **Nehemiah 8:10 (WEB)** reminds us that *"the joy of Yahweh is your strength."*
Finally, we encourage you to fill your home with the Word of God and worship. Even in the quiet of the night, playing hymns or scripture readings can bring a sense of God’s presence and peace. The Lord inhabits the praises of His people (**Psalm 22:3**), and we believe that as you lift your voices in worship, He will meet you there.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this family and their dear father who is suffering. Lord, You are the God who neither slumbers nor sleeps (**Psalm 121:4**), and we ask that You would grant rest to this household. Father, we pray for supernatural intervention in your servant’s body. Touch his mind and nervous system, Lord, and grant him the sleep he so desperately needs. Let his nights be peaceful, and his days be filled with Your comfort.
We also pray for this family, Lord. Strengthen them in body, mind, and spirit. Give them patience, unity, and a deep sense of Your presence as they care for their father. Remove any fear, anxiety, or weariness, and replace it with Your perfect peace. Provide them with wisdom, Father, to manage their time and resources in a way that allows them to rest as well.
Lord, we rebuke any spiritual oppression that may be contributing to this sleeplessness. We declare that this home belongs to You, and we ask that Your angels would encamp around them (**Psalm 34:7**). Fill this home with Your peace, Your joy, and Your restorative power.
We thank You, Father, that You are faithful, and You hear our prayers. We trust in Your goodness, even in this difficult season. May Your name be glorified through this trial, and may this family experience Your love in tangible ways. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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. 
