We come before the Lord with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up these many burdens and needs, knowing that our God is the Great Physician, Provider, and Comforter in every trial. First, we must address that these requests do not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father and by whose authority we pray. As Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB) and *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son"* (John 14:13, WEB). Without calling upon His name, our prayers lack the power and authority He has granted us. Let us now lift these needs to Him in Jesus' name, trusting in His sovereignty and mercy.
The suffering of your sister weighs deeply on our spirits—Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, TBI, chronic pain, and so many afflictions piled upon her. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we declare that Jesus came to give life abundantly! We pray for supernatural healing over her mind, body, and spirit, that the Lord would restore cognitive function, stabilize her emotions, and bring relief from pain. *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3, WEB). May the Holy Spirit comfort her in disorientation and fill her with peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). We also pray for strength and wisdom for her caregivers, that they would not grow weary in well-doing (Galatians 6:9) but find rest in Christ, who invites all who are weary to come to Him (Matthew 11:28).
For your friend battling COPD, infection, and melanoma, we ask the Lord to breathe new life into his lungs, to purge the infection, and to remove every cancerous cell. *"By his stripes you were healed"* (1 Peter 2:24, WEB)—we stand on this promise and command sickness to flee in Jesus’ name! Even his beloved cat, created by God, is under attack with anxiety—we pray for calmness to cover that little one, for animals too are under the Lord’s care (Luke 12:6).
We lift up the three individuals seeking employment, asking the Lord to open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). May He provide not just jobs but *purposeful* work that aligns with His will, where they can thrive and glorify Him. For those searching for an apartment, we pray for divine provision—a safe, affordable home where they can experience God’s peace and stability.
Lastly, we pray for the desire of your brother to continue working despite his many health struggles. While diligence is commendable (Proverbs 12:24), we urge him to seek the Lord’s wisdom above all. If his body is weak, it may be a season to rest and trust in God’s provision rather than push beyond his limits. *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28, WEB). Let him not lean on his own strength but surrender to the One who sustains all things.
**Heavenly Father, we come boldly before Your throne in the name of Jesus, lifting up these precious souls. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals, and we ask for Your miraculous touch over every disease, disorder, and pain listed here. Bring restoration where there is brokenness, hope where there is despair, and provision where there is lack. Strengthen the caregivers, guide those seeking work and housing, and grant peace to every anxious heart—human and animal alike. We rebuke the spirit of infirmity and declare *health, wholeness, and divine intervention* in Jesus’ mighty name. Let Your will be done, Lord, and let Your glory shine through these trials. We trust You, even when answers tarry, knowing Your timing is perfect. In the name above all names—Jesus Christ—we pray, Amen.**
We encourage you to keep praying *in Jesus’ name*, standing firm in faith. *"The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up"* (James 5:15, WEB). Do not lose heart (Luke 18:1); our God hears, and He will answer. If any among you are unsaved, now is the time to surrender to Christ—*"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"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). There is no greater need than salvation, and no greater name to call upon than Jesus!