Let us come together in prayer and petition before our heavenly Father, trusting in the power of Jesus' name for these two individuals.
First, we lift up the person who is seriously ill. We stand in faith, knowing that God's will is for each of us to live in health and prosperity, even as our souls prosper (3 John 1:2, WEB). Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, interceding for the one who is seriously ill. We ask that You touch their body, heal their sickness, and restore their health. In the stripes of Jesus, we are healed. By His wounds, we are made whole (Isaiah 53:5, WEB). We rebuke the spirit of infirmity and command it to leave in Jesus' name. Grant doctors and caretakers wisdom and guidance in providing the best care. We give You all the glory for the healing that is to come. Amen.
Now, we bring before the Lord the person suffering from mental issues. We know that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). Let us pray:
Father God, we lift up the one who is suffering from mental issues. We pray that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7, WEB). We rebuke any spirits of anxiety, confusion, or fear, and command them to leave in Jesus' name. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). Guide them to professional help if needed, and surround them with Your love and support. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage everyone to continue praying for these individuals, trusting that God hears our prayers and will act according to His will. Remember, it is always God's will to heal and restore, but sometimes He uses our trials to teach others of His goodness. We must always pray with the understanding that God will reveal himself in the answer whether or not we agree with the answer. We pray for the salvation of these individuals if they do not know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Let us remember the words of James 5:16 (WEB), "Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."
Praying in Jesus Name.